Zip code 23927: Clarksville, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23927
23927 is a small-town zip code in Clarksville, Virginia (Mecklenburg County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 4,809 people live here, or 67 per square mile. The median resident is 54.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,938 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $295,500, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $766 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.1 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 23927 compares
- Housing vacancy39.3%99thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%49th of 836 in VA
- Median age54.998thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39130th of 849 in VA
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%126th of 852 in VA
- Veterans11.7%94thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%196th of 851 in VA
- 91stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%151st of 846 in VA
- Government workers19.7%83rdU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%365th of 846 in VA
- Average commute30.1 min74thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min337th of 799 in VA
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471175th of 832 in VA
- Homeownership rate75.9%69thU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%471st of 836 in VA
- Work from home15.4%63rdU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%278th of 848 in VA
- Per capita income$43,20958thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666320th of 849 in VA
- Poverty rate12.1%56thU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%311th of 837 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$49,58354thU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861350th of 834 in VA
- Tech workers2.7%47thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%377th of 846 in VA
- 46thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%354th of 850 in VA
- Median home value$295,50043rdU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700356th of 782 in VA
- 40thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%332nd of 774 in VA
- Residents under 1820.8%38thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%356th of 852 in VA
- Median household income$70,93837thU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170433rd of 796 in VA
- Diversity index40.937thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7410th of 852 in VA
- 18thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%455th of 846 in VA
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%493rd of 852 in VA
- Population density67/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi491st of 852 in VA
- Uninsured rate2.6%9thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%677th of 846 in VA
- Population4,8098thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170368th of 852 in VA
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579538th of 616 in VA
- Broadband access80.3%5thWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%609th of 836 in VA
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%664th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23927 | Mecklenburg | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 39.3% | 29.7% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 49th of 836 | |
| Median age | 54.9 | 49.2 | 39 | 38.9 | 130th of 849 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31.8% | 26.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 126th of 852 | |
| Veterans | 11.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 196th of 851 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.1% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 151st of 846 | |
| Government workers | 19.7% | 22.9% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 365th of 846 | |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 25.7 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 337th of 799 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.467 | 0.507 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 175th of 832 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 68.3% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 471st of 836 | |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 8% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 278th of 848 | |
| Per capita income | $43,209 | $36,701 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 320th of 849 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.1% | 16.3% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 311th of 837 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,583 | $42,543 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 350th of 834 | |
| Tech workers | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 377th of 846 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 20.7% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 354th of 850 | |
| Median home value | $295,500 | $192,600 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 356th of 782 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.1% | 43.2% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 332nd of 774 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.8% | 18.4% | 21.7% | 22% | 356th of 852 | |
| Median household income | $70,938 | $57,045 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 433rd of 796 | |
| Diversity index | 40.9 | 53 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 410th of 852 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.1% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 455th of 846 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.2% | 3.2% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 493rd of 852 | |
| Population density | 67/sq mi | 49/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 491st of 852 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.6% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 677th of 846 | |
| Population | 4,809 | 30,516 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 368th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $766 | $823 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 538th of 616 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80.3% | 74.7% | 91% | 91% | 609th of 836 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 664th 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
- White74%
- Black20%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,191
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 63.8%
- Married couples
- 50.4%
- Living alone
- 32.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.7%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,607
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Vacant
- 39.3%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 8.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (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 | 23927 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,313 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,875 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,200 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.6%
- Households with broadband
- 80.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 48.6%
- No internet access
- 18.2%
- Without health insurance
- 2.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Clarksville
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Center point
- 36.5917° N, 78.5610° W
- Land area
- 72 sq mi
- Water area
- 21 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Clarksville4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 23927
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24529 | Buffalo Junction, VA | 4.2 mi | $27,243 |
| 27507 | Bullock, NC | 5.4 mi | $120,849 |
| 24580 | Nelson, VA | 6.3 mi | $54,853 |
| 23968 | Skipwith, VA | 9.1 mi | $43,571 |
| 27584 | Townsville, NC | 9.3 mi | under $2,500 |
| 27582 | Stovall, NC | 10 mi | $54,375 |
| 23917 | Boydton, VA | 12 mi | $73,965 |
| 24598 | Virgilina, VA | 13 mi | $61,985 |
| 23964 | Red Oak, VA | 14 mi | $45,833 |
| 24589 | Scottsburg, VA | 16 mi | $77,593 |
| 27553 | Manson, NC | 16 mi | $43,952 |
| 27565 | Oxford, NC | 17 mi | $56,432 |
Zip codes like 23927 elsewhere
Questions about 23927
What city is zip code 23927?
23927 is assigned to Clarksville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23927 in?
23927 is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
What is the population of 23927?
About 4,809 people live in 23927, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23927 in?
23927 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 23927?
The median household income in 23927 is $70,938.
What zip codes are near 23927?
The closest zip codes to 23927 are 24529, 27507, 24580, 23968, 27584.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23927, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.