23930 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23930, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23930 is a zip code in Nottoway County, Virginia, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, and District 4, with a total population of 5,450 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 23930 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23930.

The estimated population of people living in 23930 is 5,450, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23930 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,450
+3.24%
+1.51%
2020
5,279
+7.32%
-
2019
4,919
 -4.45% -
2018
5,148
 -4.12% -
2017
5,369
 - -

Population of 23930 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23930 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
60.7%
62.9%
 -3.50%
Black/African American
36%
34.1%
 +5.57%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
1.4%
 +92.86%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.2%
 -41.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23930 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 23930 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23930 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23930 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 -3.97% 35.7 -7.03% 42.2 -5.8%
2020 40.3 -14.8% 38.4 -15.04% 44.8 -12.16%
2019 47.3 +1.5% 45.2 0% 51 +3.66%
2018 46.6 +1.97% 45.2 +3.91% 49.2 +2.5%
2017 45.7 - 43.5 - 48 -

The median age of the 23930 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 23930 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 9 273 +34.07% 281 +23.95% 366 318
10 to 19 263 +29.99% 385 8.37% 338 385
20 to 29 235 +51.99% 316 -19.27% 370 253
30 to 39 348 +23.76% 232 +59.8% 362 388
40 to 49 374 -46.65% 371 -20.16% 212 277
50 to 59 360 -9.73% 485 -49.5% 315 285
60 to 69 381 +25.03% 416 -4.41% 475 391
70+ 200 9.15% 449 +19.24% 193 522

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23930 zip code is $49,771.00.

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 23930.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,094.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,319.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,511.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23930 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 23930, 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 23930 is currently $57,915.00.

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.

0.78% of households in 23930 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 23930 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23930 is $23,592.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23930 by the total population of 23930.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23930 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23930 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
    9.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23930 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23930 zip over the age of 16 is 4,262.

Of those people, a total of 55.10% 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 23930 is 51.20%.

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 23930 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 219 35.60% 5.10%
20 to 24 years 229 53.30% 32.80%
25 to 29 years 394 77.70% 33.30%
30 to 34 years 384 74.70% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 607 82.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 585 86.50% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 263 35.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 502 55.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 644 18.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 435 13.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23930. 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 2,529 55.20% 1.90%
Black or African American 1,691 55.40% 14.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 36 41.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 93 54.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,442 55.10% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23930 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 23930 is 2,183, with median earnings of $37,973.00.

Women in 23930 are earning approximately 93.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,183 $37,973.00
Male 1,222 $39,167.00
Female 961 $36,646.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23930 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 302 $57,188.00
Business and Financial 150 $17,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 73 $45,043.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $50,857.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $51,411.00
Healthcare Support 63 $9,904.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $41,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $14,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $15,577.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $0.00
Sales 214 $15,521.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $28,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $35,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $34,643.00
Production 119 $37,569.00
Transportation and Material Moving 135 $38,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23930 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 23930.

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 167 $65,853.00 135 $45,208.00
Business and Financial 89 $0.00 61 $42,330.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 63 $45,474.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 72 $50,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $39,643.00 135 $51,734.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 50 $11,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $41,372.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 42 $15,395.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $2,499.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 143 $13,914.00 71 $17,240.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 184 $28,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $35,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $42,750.00 35 $0.00
Production 101 $30,139.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $44,688.00 28 $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 2,193 households in 23930, with an average household size of 2.49 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 1,321 families living in the 23930 zip code with an average family size of 3.32 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 23930:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 950 84 287 872
Average Household Size 3.45 3.07 3.44 1.06
Total Families 950 84 287 0
Average Household Size 3.44 3.07 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 1,321 families living in 23930, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23930:

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 2,664 housing units in 23930.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,193 82.32%
Vacant 471 17.68%

19.82% of the total 2,664 housing units in 23930 are rental units. This is approximately 528 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,632 are occupied by the owner - or 61.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23930 is $821.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23930 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    156
  • $500 to $999
    279
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    93
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 23930 is $144,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23930 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    170
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    222
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    478
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    382
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    249
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    84
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23930. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23930 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    458
  • 1940 to 1949
    173
  • 1950 to 1959
    422
  • 1960 to 1969
    427
  • 1970 to 1979
    301
  • 1980 to 1989
    317
  • 1990 to 1999
    220
  • 2000 to 2009
    242
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 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 23930 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    235
  • 1 vehicle available
    600
  • 2 vehicles available
    506
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    852

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23930 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23930 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23930.

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
    95
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    196
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    255
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    303
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    264
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    152
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    138
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    9
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    259
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    255
  • 90 or more minutes
    85

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23930 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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