23872 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23872, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23872 is a zip code in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, which covers District 1, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 2,498 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 23872 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23872.

The estimated population of people living in 23872 is 2,498, with a median age of 44.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23872 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,498
 -12.69% +8.80%
2020
2,861
+12.24%
-
2019
2,549
 -7.54% -
2018
2,757
+20.08%
-
2017
2,296
 - -

Population of 23872 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23872 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
62.5%
65.8%
 -5.02%
Black/African American
36.8%
30.9%
 +19.09%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Asian
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
2.5%
 -88.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23872 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 23872 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23872 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23872 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.3 +5.98% 53.3 +12.21% 41.5 +25.76%
2020 41.8 -11.06% 47.5 +0.21% 33 -27.79%
2019 47 +6.58% 47.4 +14.22% 45.7 +2.7%
2018 44.1 -4.75% 41.5 -5.9% 44.5 -7.87%
2017 46.3 - 44.1 - 48.3 -

The median age of the 23872 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 23872 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 98 -90.93% 135 +92.2% 20 236
10 to 19 118 +9.1% 53 +205.55% 121 249
20 to 29 126 -76.35% 263 -11.81% 31 205
30 to 39 78 4.29% 93 +13.75% 73 99
40 to 49 159 +24.33% 98 +154.55% 171 239
50 to 59 179 6.63% 285 -4.92% 161 264
60 to 69 173 38.63% 130 +44.85% 149 179
70+ 103 +75.8% 205 -27.94% 150 151

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23872 zip code is $72,875.00.

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 23872.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,776.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,046.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,117.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23872 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 23872, 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 23872 is currently $75,889.00.

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.

2.01% of households in 23872 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 23872 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23872 is $30,222.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23872 by the total population of 23872.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23872 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23872 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
    6.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23872 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23872 zip over the age of 16 is 2,079.

Of those people, a total of 58.90% 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 23872 is 54.70%.

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 23872 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 207 28.00% 50.00%
20 to 24 years 207 32.40% 22.40%
25 to 29 years 29 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 62 88.70% 16.40%
35 to 44 years 359 92.20% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 333 91.30% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 253 85.00% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 171 66.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 283 18.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 175 0.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23872. 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 1,310 58.40% 0.90%
Black or African American 759 60.20% 17.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 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 2 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,310 58.40% 0.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23872 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 23872 is 1,137, with median earnings of $41,375.00.

Women in 23872 are earning approximately 57.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,137 $41,375.00
Male 411 $58,359.00
Female 726 $33,387.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23872 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 130 $66,429.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $4,103.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $28,871.00
Healthcare Support 84 $27,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $0.00
Sales 241 $33,696.00
Office and Administrative Support 84 $49,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $52,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $93,538.00
Production 95 $57,585.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $53,868.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23872 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 23872.

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 32 $97,647.00 98 $54,688.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $51,000.00 44 $3,846.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 34 $28,871.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 84 $27,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 15 $13,646.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $2,499.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 69 $0.00
Sales 20 $21,176.00 221 $33,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $49,125.00 69 $77,721.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $52,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $93,538.00 0 $0.00
Production 60 $58,580.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $53,868.00 0 $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 943 households in 23872, with an average household size of 2.65 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 615 families living in the 23872 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 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 23872:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 430 16 169 328
Average Household Size 3.18 4.19 3.81 1.28
Total Families 430 16 169 0
Average Household Size 3.11 3.44 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 615 families living in 23872, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23872:

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 1,186 housing units in 23872.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 943 79.51%
Vacant 243 20.49%

16.95% of the total 1,186 housing units in 23872 are rental units. This is approximately 201 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 730 are occupied by the owner - or 61.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23872 is $895.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23872 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    107
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    27
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $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 23872 is $120,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23872 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    145
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    133
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    60
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    210
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23872. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23872 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    113
  • 1960 to 1969
    205
  • 1970 to 1979
    150
  • 1980 to 1989
    90
  • 1990 to 1999
    179
  • 2000 to 2009
    299
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 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 23872 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    43
  • 1 vehicle available
    326
  • 2 vehicles available
    197
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    377

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23872 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23872 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23872.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    8
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    12
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    18
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    134
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    117
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    148
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    166
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23872 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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