PlainZIP

Dillwyn, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23936

Buckingham County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,212
15/sq mi
$57,880
Median income
$171,700
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dillwyn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, home to 8,212 residents across 566.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23936 reports a modest median household income of $57,880 (32% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,903. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $171,700 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $874 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23936, plus 5 more within Buckingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 23936

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillwyn, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23936.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 23936, Dillwyn, 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

8,212

Population

566.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 23936?

45.4

Median Age

64.2%

Male

35.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 37.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$57,880

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$26,903

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

40.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23936 ranks nationally

Dillwyn, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,880 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,829

Total Housing Units

2,452

Occupied Units

377

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$171,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$874

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 23936, employing approximately 1,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,643,000.

123

Businesses

1,074

Employees

$38.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 21.9%
Construction 15 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.7%
Finance and insurance 6 4.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.1%
Wholesale trade 4 3.3%
Manufacturing 3 2.4%
Information 3 2.4%

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 23936 vs 23921 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
23921 Buckingham, VA 1,991 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buckingham County

23921 standard
Buckingham, VA
Pop: 1,991
23123 standard
New Canton, VA
Pop: 1,860
23004 standard
Arvonia, VA
Pop: 851
24599 standard
Wingina, VA
Pop: 606
24562 standard
Howardsville, VA
Pop: 426

Related Areas

Buckingham County Dillwyn, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23936 in? ▼
ZIP code 23936 (Dillwyn) is located in Buckingham County, Virginia. Buckingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buckingham-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23936? ▼
ZIP code 23936 in Dillwyn, VA has a population of 8,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23936? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23936 is $57,880, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23936? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23936 is $171,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23936? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23936 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23936? ▼
ZIP code 23936 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23936? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23936 are: Retail trade (27), Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23936? ▼
In ZIP code 23936, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 23936? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23936 is 40.7 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 23936? ▼
In ZIP code 23936, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23936? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23936 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.