Zip code 23920: Brodnax, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23920
23920 is a rural zip code in Brodnax, Virginia (Brunswick County), covering 128 sq mi of land. About 3,225 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 47.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,135 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,300, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,044 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and education.
How 23920 compares
- Government workers24.5%94thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%190th of 846 in VA
- Median age47.993rdU.S. 38.9 · VA 39277th of 849 in VA
- 93rdU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%221st of 836 in VA
- 91stU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%257th of 852 in VA
- Veterans8.6%82ndU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%395th of 851 in VA
- Average commute31 min79thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min293rd of 799 in VA
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%178th of 846 in VA
- Homeownership rate71.4%57thU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%567th of 836 in VA
- 56thU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471275th of 832 in VA
- Diversity index51.154thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7275th of 852 in VA
- Per capita income$38,24445thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666436th of 849 in VA
- 43rdU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%383rd of 846 in VA
- Poverty rate7.9%31stU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%482nd of 837 in VA
- Median household income$64,13527thU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170512th of 796 in VA
- Median gross rent$1,04424thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579358th of 616 in VA
- 23rdU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%376th of 852 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$39,61520thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861633rd of 834 in VA
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%598th of 850 in VA
- 16thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%581st of 846 in VA
- 14thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%547th of 846 in VA
- Residents under 1816.2%11thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%588th of 852 in VA
- 9thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%533rd of 774 in VA
- Median home value$128,3006thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700702nd of 782 in VA
- Population3,2255thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170431st of 852 in VA
- Population density25/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi717th of 852 in VA
- Work from home3.2%3rdU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%708th of 848 in VA
- Broadband access76.9%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%681st of 836 in VA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%660th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23920 | Brunswick | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 24.5% | 22.2% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 190th of 846 | |
| Median age | 47.9 | 44.7 | 39 | 38.9 | 277th of 849 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 221st of 836 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24.8% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 257th of 852 | |
| Veterans | 8.6% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 395th of 851 | |
| Average commute | 31 min | 30.3 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 293rd of 799 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 178th of 846 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 74.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 567th of 836 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.442 | 0.455 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 275th of 832 | |
| Diversity index | 51.1 | 56.2 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 275th of 852 | |
| Per capita income | $38,244 | $29,934 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 436th of 849 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 383rd of 846 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.9% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 482nd of 837 | |
| Median household income | $64,135 | $53,084 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 512th of 796 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,044 | $834 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 358th of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.8% | 2.9% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 376th of 852 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,615 | $35,619 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 633rd of 834 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.2% | 16.6% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 598th of 850 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.7% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 10% | 581st of 846 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.9% | 9.6% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 547th of 846 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.2% | 15.3% | 21.7% | 22% | 588th of 852 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 35.3% | 45.3% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 533rd of 774 | |
| Median home value | $128,300 | $142,700 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 702nd of 782 | |
| Population | 3,225 | 15,841 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 431st of 852 | |
| Population density | 25/sq mi | 28/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 717th of 852 | |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 6.9% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 708th of 848 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.9% | 80.2% | 91% | 91% | 681st of 836 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.4% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 660th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White64%
- Black29%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,508
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 70.4%
- Married couples
- 46.9%
- Living alone
- 26.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.6%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,884
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Vacant
- 20%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 35.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 23920 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,179 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,938 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,728 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $27,667 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,243 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.7%
- Households with broadband
- 76.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 34.5%
- No internet access
- 21.9%
- Without health insurance
- 6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Brodnax
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Brunswick County
- Center point
- 36.7245° N, 77.9753° W
- Land area
- 128 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
23920 spans 3 counties
- Brunswick County83% of land
- Mecklenburg County11% of land
- Lunenburg County7% of land
Zip codes near 23920
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23873 | Meredithville, VA · PO box | 5.9 mi | — |
| 23950 | La Crosse, VA | 7.2 mi | $41,010 |
| 23893 | White Plains, VA | 7.2 mi | $56,444 |
| 23868 | Lawrenceville, VA | 10 mi | $45,458 |
| 23845 | Ebony, VA | 10 mi | $73,393 |
| 23857 | Gasburg, VA | 11 mi | $79,583 |
| 23970 | South Hill, VA | 12 mi | $65,170 |
| 23821 | Alberta, VA | 12 mi | $46,336 |
| 23938 | Dundas, VA | 13 mi | $48,167 |
| 23843 | Dolphin, VA | 13 mi | $70,481 |
| 23919 | Bracey, VA | 13 mi | $66,750 |
| 23887 | Valentines, VA | 14 mi | $77,614 |
Zip codes like 23920 elsewhere
Questions about 23920
What city is zip code 23920?
23920 is assigned to Brodnax, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23920 in?
23920 is mostly in Brunswick County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 23920?
About 3,225 people live in 23920, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23920 in?
23920 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 23920?
The median household income in 23920 is $64,135.
What zip codes are near 23920?
The closest zip codes to 23920 are 23873, 23950, 23893, 23868, 23845.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23920, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.