Zip code 23938: Dundas, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23938?

23938 is assigned to Dundas, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23938 in?

23938 is mostly in Brunswick County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23938?

About 295 people live in 23938, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23938?

The median household income in 23938 is $48,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 23938?

The closest zip codes to 23938 are 23821, 23873, 23944, 23876, 23843.

Residential delivery areaBrunswick CountyEastern Time

Population

295

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$181K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

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

About 23938

23938 is a rural zip code in Dundas, Virginia (Brunswick County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 295 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 56.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $48,167 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,300, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 23938 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 295 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%28th of 774 in VA
Healthcare workers24.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%25th of 846 in VA
Median age56.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39110th of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate90%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%165th of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older23.4%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%303rd of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.445
59th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471258th of 832 in VA
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min573rd of 799 in VA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%504th of 846 in VA
Diversity index29.2
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7541st of 852 in VA
Median home value$181,300
17th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700580th of 782 in VA
Per capita income$28,733
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666695th of 849 in VA
Residents under 1817.3%
15th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%551st of 852 in VA
Poverty rate5.4%
14th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%624th of 837 in VA
Median household income$48,167
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170697th of 796 in VA
Broadband access79.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%634th of 836 in VA
Veterans1.6%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%797th of 851 in VA
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%713th of 848 in VA
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi810th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$26,475
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861794th of 834 in VA
Population295
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170796th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher4.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%824th of 850 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%772nd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%793rd of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%811th of 836 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%736th of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers3.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%743rd of 846 in VA
Government workers5.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%797th of 846 in VA

Measure	23938	Brunswick	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	45.3%	48.5%	51.1%	99th	28th of 774
Healthcare workers	24.8%	9.6%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	25th of 846
Median age	56.5	44.7	39	38.9	98th	110th of 849
Homeownership rateStrength	90%	74.4%	67.3%	65.2%	96th	165th of 836
Residents 65 and older	23.4%	22.3%	16.7%	17.2%	88th	303rd of 852
Income inequality (Gini)	0.445	0.455	0.471	0.483	59th	258th of 832
Average commute	24.1 min	30.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	37th	573rd of 799
Uninsured rate	4.7%	5.5%	6.9%	8.4%	29th	504th of 846
Diversity index	29.2	56.2	60.7	61.4	22nd	541st of 852
Median home value	$181,300	$142,700	$383,700	$332,700	17th	580th of 782
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,733	$29,934	$50,666	$44,673	15th	695th of 849
Residents under 18	17.3%	15.3%	21.7%	22%	15th	551st of 852
Poverty rateStrength	5.4%	14.9%	9.9%	12.5%	14th	624th of 837
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,167	$53,084	$93,170	$80,734	7th	697th of 796
Broadband accessWeakness	79.3%	80.2%	91%	91%	4th	634th of 836
Veterans	1.6%	7.5%	9.4%	6.2%	4th	797th of 851
Work from home	3.1%	6.9%	18.3%	15.1%	3rd	713th of 848
Population density	14/sq mi	28/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	810th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,475	$35,619	$54,861	$49,666	2nd	794th of 834
Population	295	15,841	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	796th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.1%	16.6%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	824th of 850
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	772nd of 846
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.9%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	793rd of 852
Housing vacancy	0%	18.6%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	811th of 836
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	736th of 846
Self-employed workers	3.1%	11.2%	8.6%	10%	1st	743rd of 846
Government workers	5.4%	22.2%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	797th 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

11%

Under 5

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

34%

55–64

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

56.5

Under 18

17.3%

65 and over

23.4%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black13%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

29.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 140
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 53.6%
Living alone: 30%
Veterans (of adults): 1.6%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

39%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23938

$48,167

Brunswick Co.

$53,084

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,733

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.445

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23938

$181,300

Brunswick Co.

$142,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23938

—

Brunswick Co.

$834

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 140
Owner-occupied: 90%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

97%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

54%

20–29

34%

30–44

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

27%

Healthcare

25%

Construction and repair

22%

Management

21%

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Other services

39%

Health care and social assistance

25%

Professional and technical services

11%

Construction

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$26,475

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23938	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,696	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

51%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.5%

High school graduate or higher: 95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
Households with broadband: 79.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45%
No internet access: 20.7%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dundas
State: Virginia
County: Brunswick County
Center point: 36.9042° N, 78.0062° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23938 spans 2 counties

Brunswick County60% of land
Lunenburg County40% of land

Zip codes near 23938

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23821	Alberta, VA	5.4 mi	1,983	$46,336	$98,500
23873	Meredithville, VA · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
23944	Kenbridge, VA	7.4 mi	3,978	$59,321	$146,700
23876	Rawlings, VA	10 mi	252	$55,469	$411,800
23843	Dolphin, VA	11 mi	446	$70,481	$121,400
23920	Brodnax, VA	13 mi	3,225	$64,135	$128,300
23824	Blackstone, VA	13 mi	6,455	$55,599	$223,200
23974	Victoria, VA	14 mi	4,582	$51,409	$134,500
23889	Warfield, VA	14 mi	565	$49,730	$214,200
23955	Nottoway, VA	15 mi	14	—	—
23970	South Hill, VA	15 mi	8,109	$65,170	$205,000
23952	Lunenburg, VA	15 mi	84	—	—

Questions about 23938

What city is zip code 23938?

23938 is assigned to Dundas, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23938 in?

23938 is mostly in Brunswick County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23938?

About 295 people live in 23938, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23938 in?

23938 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23938?

The median household income in 23938 is $48,167.

What zip codes are near 23938?

The closest zip codes to 23938 are 23821, 23873, 23944, 23876, 23843.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23938, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.