Zip code 23923: Charlotte Court House, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23923
23923 is a rural zip code in Charlotte Court House, Virginia (Charlotte County), covering 91 sq mi of land. About 2,063 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 46.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $65,536 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,100, or 2.2 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 $707 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 23923 compares
- Poverty rate30.8%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%38th of 837 in VA
- Average commute37.2 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min117th of 799 in VA
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%229th of 852 in VA
- Healthcare workers14.5%94thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%114th of 846 in VA
- Housing vacancy19.6%93rdU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%228th of 836 in VA
- 91stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%149th of 846 in VA
- Median age46.790thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39314th of 849 in VA
- Veterans9.6%88thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%318th of 851 in VA
- Government workers19.7%83rdU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%361st of 846 in VA
- Residents under 1825.2%76thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%119th of 852 in VA
- 66thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%212th of 774 in VA
- Homeownership rate70.7%55thU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%580th of 836 in VA
- Diversity index51.755thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7270th of 852 in VA
- Uninsured rate6.6%48thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%339th of 846 in VA
- 39thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%409th of 850 in VA
- Work from home10.1%35thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%462nd of 848 in VA
- Median household income$65,53629thU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170498th of 796 in VA
- 28thU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471438th of 832 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$41,51527thU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861579th of 834 in VA
- Broadband access88.1%24thU.S. 91% · VA 91%404th of 836 in VA
- Per capita income$30,65520thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666631st of 849 in VA
- Median home value$143,1008thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700683rd of 782 in VA
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%566th of 852 in VA
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%562nd of 846 in VA
- Population2,0633rdU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170513th of 852 in VA
- Population density23/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi743rd of 852 in VA
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579575th of 616 in VA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%636th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23923 | Charlotte | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 30.8% | 18.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 38th of 837 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.2 min | 32.2 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 117th of 799 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.2% | 22.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 229th of 852 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 114th of 846 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.6% | 21.2% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 228th of 836 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.1% | 12% | 8.6% | 10% | 149th of 846 | |
| Median age | 46.7 | 44.5 | 39 | 38.9 | 314th of 849 | |
| Veterans | 9.6% | 7.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 318th of 851 | |
| Government workers | 19.7% | 23.2% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 361st of 846 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.2% | 21.5% | 21.7% | 22% | 119th of 852 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.8% | 51.3% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 212th of 774 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.7% | 74.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 580th of 836 | |
| Diversity index | 51.7 | 47.2 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 270th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 339th of 846 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 20% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 409th of 850 | |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 6.4% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 462nd of 848 | |
| Median household income | $65,536 | $58,000 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 498th of 796 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.410 | 0.476 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 438th of 832 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,515 | $40,797 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 579th of 834 | |
| Broadband access | 88.1% | 75.4% | 91% | 91% | 404th of 836 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,655 | $33,110 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 631st of 849 | |
| Median home value | $143,100 | $144,100 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 683rd of 782 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% | 1.9% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 566th of 852 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 0.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 562nd of 846 | |
| Population | 2,063 | 11,422 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 513th of 852 | |
| Population density | 23/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 743rd of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $707 | $732 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 575th of 616 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 636th 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
- White63%
- Black29%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 893
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 58.1%
- Married couples
- 32.9%
- Living alone
- 33.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.6%
- 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
- 1,111
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Vacant
- 19.6%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 52.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (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 | 23923 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,163 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,094 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $62,833 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,039 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,121 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.4%
- Households with broadband
- 88.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 35.6%
- No internet access
- 11.6%
- Without health insurance
- 6.6%
- Limited-English households
- 1.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Charlotte Court House
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Charlotte County
- Center point
- 37.0872° N, 78.6497° W
- Land area
- 91 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
23923 spans 2 counties
- Charlotte County94% of land
- Prince Edward County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Charlotte Court House4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 23923
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23934 | Cullen, VA | 6.3 mi | $99,922 |
| 23959 | Phenix, VA | 8.1 mi | $78,750 |
| 23962 | Randolph, VA | 9.7 mi | $76,806 |
| 23967 | Saxe, VA | 11 mi | $73,264 |
| 23963 | Red House, VA | 11 mi | $68,250 |
| 23947 | Keysville, VA | 12 mi | $51,800 |
| 23937 | Drakes Branch, VA | 12 mi | $42,818 |
| 24528 | Brookneal, VA | 13 mi | $58,343 |
| 23958 | Pamplin, VA | 13 mi | $53,650 |
| 23941 | Fort Mitchell, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 23943 | Hampden Sydney, VA | 15 mi | — |
| 23954 | Meherrin, VA | 15 mi | $77,756 |
Zip codes like 23923 elsewhere
Questions about 23923
What city is zip code 23923?
23923 is assigned to Charlotte Court House, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23923 in?
23923 is mostly in Charlotte County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 23923?
About 2,063 people live in 23923, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23923 in?
23923 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 23923?
The median household income in 23923 is $65,536.
What zip codes are near 23923?
The closest zip codes to 23923 are 23934, 23959, 23962, 23967, 23963.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23923, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.