Victoria, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23974
Lunenburg County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,012
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,409
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Victoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23974 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23974 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Lunenburg County, Virginia, home to 5,012 residents across 254.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23974 reports a modest median household income of $51,409 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,435. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,500 (60% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 65.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Lunenburg County, so 23974 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 23974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23974.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 23974, Victoria, 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
5,012
Population
254.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23974?
42.2
Median Age
58.7%
Male
41.3%
Female
3.8%
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?
$51,409
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$19,435
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
38.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23974 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Victoria, 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)
$51,409 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,890housing units
1,890
Total Housing Units
1,525
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,500
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$815
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 23974, employing approximately 329 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,068,000.
55
Businesses
329
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 23974 vs 23952 →
ZIP 23974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23974
Victoria (23974)
5,012 residents
- 23944
Kenbridge (23944)
4,261 residents
- 23954
Meherrin (23954)
2,017 residents
- 23952 217
Lunenburg (23952)
217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23974 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23954
Meherrin (23954)
$77,756 median income
- 23944
Kenbridge (23944)
$59,321 median income
- 23974
Victoria (23974)
$51,409 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23974 ranks #3 of 3 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 23974, 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 (5,012 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 23974 in?
ZIP code 23974 (Victoria) is located in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Lunenburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lunenburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23974?
ZIP code 23974 in Victoria, VA has a population of 5,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23974?
The median household income in ZIP 23974 is $51,409, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23974?
The median home value in ZIP 23974 is $134,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23974 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23974?
ZIP code 23974 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23974 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23974?
In ZIP code 23974, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 23974?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23974 is 38.6 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 23974?
In ZIP code 23974, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23974 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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