Clarksville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23927
Mecklenburg County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,381
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $295,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23927 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23927 (Clarksville, VA) rose +23.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.6 in 2023 to 275.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23927 covers 195.6 square miles in Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,381 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23927 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,938 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,209. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $295,500 (12% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $766; 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecklenburg County, so 23927 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23927
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23927.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23927, Clarksville, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,381
Population
195.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23927?
54.9
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,938
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,209
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23927 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Clarksville, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,938 46th percentile higher than 46% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,607housing units
3,607
Total Housing Units
2,191
Occupied Units
1,416
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,500
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+23.3%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23927 have increased 23.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 184 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 250 |
| 2023 | -10.5% | 224 |
| 2024 | +23.3% | 276 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 23927, employing approximately 1,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,495,000.
137
Businesses
1,197
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23927 vs 23968 →
ZIP 23927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23927
Clarksville (23927)
4,381 residents
- 27507
Bullock (27507)
1,929 residents
- 24529 1,724
Buffalo Junction (24529)
1,724 residents
- 23968 837
Skipwith (23968)
837 residents
- 27582 289
Stovall (27582)
289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23927 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27507
Bullock (27507)
$120,849 median income
- 23927
Clarksville (23927)
$70,938 median income
- 27582
Stovall (27582)
$54,375 median income
- 23968 $43,571
Skipwith (23968)
$43,571 median income
- 24529 $27,243
Buffalo Junction (24529)
$27,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23927 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23927, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,381 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23927 in?
ZIP code 23927 (Clarksville) is located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Mecklenburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecklenburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23927?
ZIP code 23927 in Clarksville, VA has a population of 4,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23927?
The median household income in ZIP 23927 is $70,938, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23927?
The median home value in ZIP 23927 is $295,500, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23927?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23927 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23927?
ZIP code 23927 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23927?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23927 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (25), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23927?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23927 increased by 23.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23927?
In ZIP code 23927, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23927?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23927 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23927?
In ZIP code 23927, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23927?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23927 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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