23842 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23842, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23842 is a zip code in Prince George County, Surry County, and Sussex County, Virginia, which covers Blackwater, Brandon, Rives, Templeton, Carsley, Newville, and Waverly, with a total population of 7,410 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 23842 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23842.

The estimated population of people living in 23842 is 7,410, with a median age of 47.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23842 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,410
+8.59%
+7.72%
2020
6,824
+5.67%
-
2019
6,458
 -4.81% -
2018
6,784
 -1.38% -
2017
6,879
 - -

Population of 23842 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23842 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.1%
72.9%
 -1.10%
Black/African American
21.6%
22.5%
 -4.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
4%
 +7.50%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0.4%
 +350.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23842 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 23842 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23842 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23842 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.9 -2.04% 47.3 +0.21% 49.1 -1.41%
2020 48.9 +0.2% 47.2 -3.28% 49.8 +2.05%
2019 48.8 +9.66% 48.8 +7.73% 48.8 +10.66%
2018 44.5 +2.53% 45.3 +0.44% 44.1 +5.25%
2017 43.4 - 45.1 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 23842 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 23842 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 285 +18.67% 467 -59.52% 309 242
10 to 19 412 -66.37% 464 +24.95% 193 557
20 to 29 569 6.25% 374 +22.04% 564 447
30 to 39 225 +103.13% 247 +23.2% 491 279
40 to 49 602 -74.69% 606 -9.47% 251 519
50 to 59 601 -23.52% 439 +64.85% 446 798
60 to 69 452 +50.41% 407 +54.03% 719 666
70+ 383 +1.19% 346 +48.14% 387 542

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23842 zip code is $92,516.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 23842.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,234.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,538.00
  • 65 and over
    $78,553.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23842 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 23842, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 23842 is currently $93,822.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.50% of households in 23842 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 23842 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23842 is $35,748.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23842 by the total population of 23842.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23842 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23842 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23842 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23842 zip over the age of 16 is 6,344.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 23842 is 60.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 23842 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 235 55.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 238 79.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 773 79.30% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 406 67.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 781 88.70% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 946 86.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 651 80.50% 10.90%
60 to 64 years 829 59.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 799 32.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 686 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23842. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,563 61.20% 2.20%
Black or African American 1,488 66.70% 8.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 16.70% 0.00%
Asian 11 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 276 85.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 242 88.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,526 61.00% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23842 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 23842 is 3,861, with median earnings of $41,859.00.

Women in 23842 are earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,861 $41,859.00
Male 1,763 $49,894.00
Female 2,098 $37,468.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23842 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 343 $58,324.00
Business and Financial 125 $75,685.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $118,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $88,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $98,068.00
Community and Social Service 35 $41,250.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $37,019.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 468 $78,382.00
Healthcare Support 70 $38,214.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $28,287.00
Law Enforcement 92 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 105 $5,990.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $28,780.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00
Sales 546 $36,009.00
Office and Administrative Support 526 $33,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 86 $109,706.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 240 $52,449.00
Production 288 $40,288.00
Transportation and Material Moving 163 $47,096.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23842 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 23842.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 152 $49,817.00 191 $74,659.00
Business and Financial 51 $75,444.00 74 $107,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $118,594.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $88,875.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 35 $41,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $53,427.00 116 $31,591.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $0.00 396 $75,294.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00 41 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $28,287.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 105 $5,990.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $48,059.00 102 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Sales 139 $24,054.00 407 $37,397.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $64,009.00 439 $31,637.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 71 $110,335.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $65,081.00 44 $0.00
Production 253 $34,509.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $47,353.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,664 households in 23842, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,114 families living in the 23842 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 23842:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,681 87 346 550
Average Household Size 2.89 3.62 4.15 1.36
Total Families 1,681 87 346 0
Average Household Size 2.83 3.53 3.71 0

Poverty

Of the 2,114 families living in 23842, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23842:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,016 housing units in 23842.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,664 88.33%
Vacant 352 11.67%

7.76% of the total 3,016 housing units in 23842 are rental units. This is approximately 234 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,407 are occupied by the owner - or 79.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23842 is $920.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23842 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    23
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    50
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    75
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23842 is $230,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23842 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    114
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    140
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    501
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,032
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    481
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23842. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23842 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    183
  • 1940 to 1949
    226
  • 1950 to 1959
    43
  • 1960 to 1969
    344
  • 1970 to 1979
    394
  • 1980 to 1989
    637
  • 1990 to 1999
    328
  • 2000 to 2009
    611
  • 2010 to 2013
    250
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 23842 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    180
  • 1 vehicle available
    390
  • 2 vehicles available
    528
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,566

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23842 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23842 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23842.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    283
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    217
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    464
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    583
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    846
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    263
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    295
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    416
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    122
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23842 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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