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 Moderate-density area
- $57,880
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,903. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,700 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Buckingham County, so 23936 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 23936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillwyn, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23936.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23936?
45.4
Median Age
64.2%
Male
35.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,880
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,903
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
40.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23936 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Dillwyn, 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)
$57,880 27th percentile higher than 27% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,829housing units
2,829
Total Housing Units
2,452
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,700
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23936, 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 (8,212 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 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.
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