Zip code 23844: Drewryville, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23844?

23844 is assigned to Drewryville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23844 in?

23844 is in Southampton County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23844?

About 522 people live in 23844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 23844?

The closest zip codes to 23844 are 23829, 23828, 23827, 23870, 23897.

Residential delivery areaSouthampton CountyEastern Time

Population

522

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$122K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 23844

23844 is a rural zip code in Drewryville, Virginia (Southampton County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 522 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $121,900. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.3 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home; most commuters carpool. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; education; and construction and repair.

How 23844 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy33.9%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%68th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters70.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%92nd of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older22.8%
86th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%331st of 852 in VA
Residents under 1825.3%
77th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%116th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$52,932
63rd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861270th of 834 in VA
Median age40.6
62nd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39539th of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate72.8%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%548th of 836 in VA
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%609th of 846 in VA
Diversity index50.3
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7292nd of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate6.9%
51st
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%324th of 846 in VA
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%722nd of 851 in VA
Broadband access88.7%
27th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%387th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate7%
25th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%546th of 837 in VA
Per capita income$26,307
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666738th of 849 in VA
Average commute18.3 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min737th of 799 in VA
Median home value$121,900
5th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700709th of 782 in VA
Work from home2.5%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%724th of 848 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.340
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471735th of 832 in VA
Population522
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170738th of 852 in VA
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi819th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher5.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%816th of 850 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%830th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%839th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%813th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%833rd of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers3.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%738th of 846 in VA

Measure	23844	Southampton	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	33.9%	12.1%	8.7%	10.1%	98th	68th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	70.6%	46.1%	48.5%	51.1%	98th	92nd of 774
Residents 65 and older	22.8%	22%	16.7%	17.2%	86th	331st of 852
Residents under 18	25.3%	18.6%	21.7%	22%	77th	116th of 852
Median earnings per worker	$52,932	$47,850	$54,861	$49,666	63rd	270th of 834
Median age	40.6	47.3	39	38.9	62nd	539th of 849
Homeownership rate	72.8%	76.1%	67.3%	65.2%	61st	548th of 836
Government workers	14.9%	26.2%	20.5%	14.5%	59th	609th of 846
Diversity index	50.3	54.5	60.7	61.4	52nd	292nd of 852
Uninsured rate	6.9%	4.9%	6.9%	8.4%	51st	324th of 846
Veterans	4.4%	11.2%	9.4%	6.2%	31st	722nd of 851
Broadband access	88.7%	85.5%	91%	91%	27th	387th of 836
Poverty rate	7%	8.7%	9.9%	12.5%	25th	546th of 837
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,307	$34,045	$50,666	$44,673	11th	738th of 849
Average commuteStrength	18.3 min	33.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	7th	737th of 799
Median home value	$121,900	$216,200	$383,700	$332,700	5th	709th of 782
Work from home	2.5%	5.4%	18.3%	15.1%	2nd	724th of 848
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.340	0.403	0.471	0.483	2nd	735th of 832
Population	522	17,964	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	738th of 852
Population density	12/sq mi	30/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	819th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.1%	20.1%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	816th of 850
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.5%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	830th of 846
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.9%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	839th of 852
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	813th of 846
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	833rd of 846
Self-employed workers	3.3%	9.8%	8.6%	10%	1st	738th 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

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.6

Under 18

25.3%

65 and over

22.8%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black57%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

50.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 195
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 87.7%
Married couples: 64.6%
Living alone: 12.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23844

—

Southampton Co.

$70,795

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,307

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.340

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23844

$121,900

Southampton Co.

$216,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23844

—

Southampton Co.

$930

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

39%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

61%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 295
Owner-occupied: 72.8%
Vacant: 33.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 70.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 70.6%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

46%

Carpooled

48%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

65%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

45%

Education

15%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

48%

Education

15%

Construction

Other services

Manufacturing

Retail

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$52,932

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23844	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$53,611	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

25%

Some college

43%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 88.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 9.2%
No internet access: 3.6%
Without health insurance: 6.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Drewryville
State: Virginia
County: Southampton County
Center point: 36.6800° N, 77.3265° W
Land area: 43 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 23844

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23829	Capron, VA	6.3 mi	2,731	$88,800	$271,300
23828	Branchville, VA	7.6 mi	577	$63,684	$161,900
23827	Boykins, VA	8.2 mi	1,091	$62,727	$168,800
23870	Jarratt, VA	11 mi	0	—	—
23897	Yale, VA	11 mi	949	$83,942	—
27853	Margarettsville, NC	11 mi	585	—	$75,500
23847	Emporia, VA	13 mi	12,956	$51,168	$139,300
23867	Jarratt, VA	13 mi	5,173	$61,155	$201,800
27877	Severn, NC	13 mi	0	—	—
23837	Courtland, VA	14 mi	4,623	$66,645	$207,300
27876	Seaboard, NC	15 mi	1,164	$51,040	$84,500
27862	Pendleton, NC	15 mi	615	$53,333	$185,900

Questions about 23844

What city is zip code 23844?

23844 is assigned to Drewryville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23844 in?

23844 is in Southampton County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23844?

About 522 people live in 23844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23844 in?

23844 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 23844?

The closest zip codes to 23844 are 23829, 23828, 23827, 23870, 23897.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23844, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.