Prospect, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23960

Prince Edward County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,990
18/sq mi
$63,533
Median income
$219,100
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.2 square miles in Prospect, Prince Edward County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,990 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23960 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23960 sits at $63,533 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,559. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $219,100 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $724 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince Edward County, so you can benchmark 23960 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23960.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23960, Prospect, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,990

Population

111.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23960?

35.0

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 28.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,533

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$34,559

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23960 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,533 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,108

Total Housing Units

891

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$219,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$724

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 23960, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,526,000.

27

Businesses

74

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23960 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23960 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23960 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23960 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23958 Pamplin, VA 3,170 6.4 mi
23901 Farmville, VA 16,399 7.9 mi
23943 Hampden Sydney, VA 225 7.5 mi
23934 Cullen, VA 681 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23960 in?
ZIP code 23960 (Prospect) is located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Prince Edward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-edward-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23960?
ZIP code 23960 in Prospect, VA has a population of 1,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23960?
The median household income in ZIP 23960 is $63,533, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23960?
The median home value in ZIP 23960 is $219,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23960 is White at 60.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23960?
ZIP code 23960 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23960 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23960?
In ZIP code 23960, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23960?
In ZIP code 23960, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23960 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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