Zip code 23307: Birdsnest, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23307?

23307 is assigned to Birdsnest, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23307 in?

23307 is in Northampton County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23307?

About 701 people live in 23307, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 23307?

The closest zip codes to 23307 are 23408, 23413, 23405, 23354, 23350.

Residential delivery areaNorthampton CountyEastern Time

Population

701

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$206K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$862/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.4 sq mi

84 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23307

23307 is a small-town zip code in Birdsnest, Virginia (Northampton County), covering 8.4 sq mi of land. About 701 people live here, or 84 per square mile. The median resident is 44.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $206,300. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $862 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; farming, fishing and forestry; and transportation and moving goods.

How 23307 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate28.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%11th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers29.4%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%17th of 846 in VA
Diversity index71.7
96th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.719th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy22%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%192nd of 836 in VA
Median age44.7
85th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39377th of 849 in VA
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%102nd of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%403rd of 852 in VA
Average commute30.4 min
76th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min326th of 799 in VA
Foreign-born residents16.8%
68th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%87th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate12.7%
59th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%287th of 837 in VA
Homeownership rate68.3%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%618th of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.421
38th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471382nd of 832 in VA
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%702nd of 851 in VA
Median home value$206,300
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700536th of 782 in VA
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%456th of 836 in VA
Per capita income$28,895
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666691st of 849 in VA
Median earnings per worker$37,375
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861681st of 834 in VA
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%594th of 846 in VA
Population density84/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi432nd of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$862
11th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579457th of 616 in VA
Residents under 1814.8%
8th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%630th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.3%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%731st of 850 in VA
Population701
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170696th of 852 in VA
Work from home0.5%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%754th of 848 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%758th of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%763rd of 846 in VA
Government workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%815th of 846 in VA

Measure	23307	Northampton	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Uninsured rateWeakness	28.4%	10.1%	6.9%	8.4%	99th	11th of 846
Healthcare workers	29.4%	10.3%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	17th of 846
Diversity index	71.7	58.9	60.7	61.4	96th	19th of 852
Housing vacancy	22%	28%	8.7%	10.1%	95th	192nd of 836
Median age	44.7	52.5	39	38.9	85th	377th of 849
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%	84th	102nd of 846
Residents 65 and older	21%	29.4%	16.7%	17.2%	79th	403rd of 852
Average commute	30.4 min	25.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	76th	326th of 799
Foreign-born residents	16.8%	7.4%	13.1%	14.1%	68th	87th of 852
Poverty rate	12.7%	17.7%	9.9%	12.5%	59th	287th of 837
Homeownership rate	68.3%	66.1%	67.3%	65.2%	49th	618th of 836
Income inequality (Gini)	0.421	0.536	0.471	0.483	38th	382nd of 832
Veterans	4.7%	10.1%	9.4%	6.2%	35th	702nd of 851
Median home value	$206,300	$316,200	$383,700	$332,700	22nd	536th of 782
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	85.5%	91%	91%	17th	456th of 836
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,895	$44,222	$50,666	$44,673	16th	691st of 849
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,375	$43,592	$54,861	$49,666	15th	681st of 834
Self-employed workers	6.6%	15.3%	8.6%	10%	15th	594th of 846
Population density	84/sq mi	57/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	432nd of 852
Median gross rent	$862	$829	$1,579	$1,413	11th	457th of 616
Residents under 18	14.8%	18.3%	21.7%	22%	8th	630th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.3%	32%	42.2%	35.7%	5th	731st of 850
Population	701	12,059	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	696th of 852
Work from home	0.5%	10.1%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	754th of 848
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	39%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	758th of 774
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	763rd of 846
Government workers	2.6%	20.4%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	815th of 846

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

26%

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

18%

55–64

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

44.7

Under 18

14.8%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White22%
Black38%
Hispanic27%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

71.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

16.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 309
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 66.3%
Married couples: 31.7%
Living alone: 33.7%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

$75–100k

33%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23307

—

Northampton Co.

$61,632

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,895

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.421

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23307

$206,300

Northampton Co.

$316,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23307

$862

Northampton Co.

$829

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

41%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 396
Owner-occupied: 68.3%
Vacant: 22%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.5%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

25%

30–44

34%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

30.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

29%

Farming, fishing and forestry

21%

Transportation and moving

19%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Production

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Industries

Wholesale

33%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Admin, support and management

10%

Construction

10%

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23307	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,841	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,355	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,188	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

43%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.8%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 28.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Birdsnest
State: Virginia
County: Northampton County
Center point: 37.4320° N, 75.8712° W
Land area: 8.4 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 23307

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23408	Marionville, VA	2.1 mi	0	—	—
23413	Nassawadox, VA	2.4 mi	776	$56,250	$196,900
23405	Machipongo, VA	3.4 mi	1,237	$59,663	$341,800
23354	Franktown, VA	3.7 mi	433	$206,375	$519,100
23350	Exmore, VA	5.6 mi	2,983	$48,712	$170,500
23486	Willis Wharf, VA	6.9 mi	278	$92,543	—
23482	Wardtown, VA · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
23398	Jamesville, VA	7.2 mi	27	—	—
23347	Eastville, VA	7.9 mi	502	$146,648	—
23345	Davis Wharf, VA · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
23419	Oyster, VA · PO box	9.1 mi	—	—	—
23423	Quinby, VA	9.2 mi	219	$55,662	$116,200

Questions about 23307

What city is zip code 23307?

23307 is assigned to Birdsnest, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23307 in?

23307 is in Northampton County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23307?

About 701 people live in 23307, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23307 in?

23307 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 23307?

The closest zip codes to 23307 are 23408, 23413, 23405, 23354, 23350.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23307, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.