23901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23901 is a zip code in Buckingham County, Cumberland County, and Prince Edward County, Virginia, which covers District 3, District 4, District 5, District 101, District 201, District 301, District 401, District 501, District 601, District 701, and District 801, with a total population of 15,761 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 23901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23901.

The estimated population of people living in 23901 is 15,761, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,761
 -14.63% -10.06%
2020
18,462
+0.35%
-
2019
18,397
+3.81%
-
2018
17,722
+1.13%
-
2017
17,524
 - -

Population of 23901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23901 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
64.5%
66.9%
 -3.59%
Black/African American
24.8%
24.9%
 -0.40%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
4.1%
 +2.44%
Asian
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
2.5%
 +88.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23901 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 23901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 +10.71% 31.1 +9.12% 38.3 +14.67%
2020 30.8 -0.32% 28.5 +0.71% 33.4 -4.3%
2019 30.9 -2.52% 28.3 -0.7% 34.9 -2.79%
2018 31.7 +0.63% 28.5 -3.72% 35.9 +5.28%
2017 31.5 - 29.6 - 34.1 -

The median age of the 23901 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 23901 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 9 715 +55.99% 654 -39.02% 1,096 400
10 to 19 1,740 -23.39% 1,239 -5.18% 1,276 966
20 to 29 2,002 -7.55% 2,167 -30.73% 1,755 1,548
30 to 39 1,062 -9.91% 675 +32.16% 952 869
40 to 49 795 -5.92% 954 -50% 704 536
50 to 59 1,003 +16.3% 795 +8.53% 1,169 854
60 to 69 705 5.36% 1,130 -12.67% 702 993
70+ 823 -3.89% 1,065 +10.94% 784 1,157

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23901 zip code is $49,531.00.

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 23901.

  • Under 25
    $36,354.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,361.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,440.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23901 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 23901, 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 23901 is currently $73,552.00.

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.

5.82% of households in 23901 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 23901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23901 is $26,548.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23901 by the total population of 23901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23901 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
    15.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23901 zip over the age of 16 is 13,437.

Of those people, a total of 48.20% 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 23901 is 46.60%.

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 23901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,414 36.00% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 2,287 41.80% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 1,016 70.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 968 70.80% 11.20%
35 to 44 years 1,563 69.50% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 1,521 54.50% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,032 76.40% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 955 62.00% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,375 19.60% 20.80%
75 years and over 1,306 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23901. 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 9,029 50.50% 2.00%
Black or African American 3,462 43.40% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 41.20% 0.00%
Asian 122 53.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 131 0.00% 0.00%
Other 238 7.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 421 75.50% 0.60%
Hispanic or Latino 637 11.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,709 51.90% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23901 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 23901 is 6,258, with median earnings of $31,777.00.

Women in 23901 are earning approximately 74.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,258 $31,777.00
Male 3,437 $35,353.00
Female 2,821 $26,440.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23901 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 669 $44,047.00
Business and Financial 204 $40,139.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $61,607.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $130,069.00
Community and Social Service 168 $33,654.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 382 $46,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $27,411.00
Healthcare Practitioners 436 $62,647.00
Healthcare Support 220 $41,771.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $4,453.00
Law Enforcement 324 $46,884.00
Food Preparation and Serving 489 $15,422.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $16,719.00
Personal Care and Service 174 $7,041.00
Sales 453 $25,785.00
Office and Administrative Support 741 $23,528.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 362 $30,259.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $26,825.00
Production 229 $43,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 276 $17,014.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23901 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 23901.

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 436 $57,115.00 233 $17,188.00
Business and Financial 57 $46,313.00 147 $35,282.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $88,000.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $43,333.00 120 $33,077.00
Legal 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $58,625.00 279 $44,940.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $29,531.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $183,287.00 373 $58,964.00
Healthcare Support 120 $0.00 100 $27,841.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $4,727.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 243 $45,779.00 81 $250,001.00
Food Preparation and Serving 130 $16,275.00 359 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $22,778.00 48 $8,906.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $10,938.00 123 $6,612.00
Sales 295 $27,309.00 158 $12,171.00
Office and Administrative Support 117 $28,558.00 624 $22,823.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 362 $30,259.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 278 $27,200.00 15 $0.00
Production 190 $48,750.00 39 $30,859.00
Transportation and Material Moving 229 $33,052.00 47 $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 5,634 households in 23901, with an average household size of 2.28 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 3,035 families living in the 23901 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 23901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,236 152 647 2,599
Average Household Size 3.06 2.36 3.29 1.36
Total Families 2,236 152 647 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.22 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 3,035 families living in 23901, 10.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23901:

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 6,998 housing units in 23901.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,634 80.51%
Vacant 1,364 19.49%

28.79% of the total 6,998 housing units in 23901 are rental units. This is approximately 2,015 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,457 are occupied by the owner - or 49.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23901 is $765.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23901 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
    162
  • Less than $500
    325
  • $500 to $999
    1,179
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    423
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23901 is $182,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    162
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    415
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    640
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    735
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,133
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    216
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    96
  • $1,000,000 or more
    60

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    882
  • 1940 to 1949
    373
  • 1950 to 1959
    496
  • 1960 to 1969
    992
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,153
  • 1980 to 1989
    849
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,019
  • 2000 to 2009
    882
  • 2010 to 2013
    352
  • 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 23901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    637
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,670
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,809
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,518

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23901 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23901.

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
    324
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,162
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,130
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    777
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    467
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    157
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    420
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    85
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    266
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    502
  • 90 or more minutes
    273

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23901 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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