Zip code 23942: Green Bay, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23942?

23942 is assigned to Green Bay, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23942 in?

23942 is mostly in Prince Edward County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23942?

About 1,001 people live in 23942, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23942?

The median household income in 23942 is $51,505.

Q: What zip codes are near 23942?

The closest zip codes to 23942 are 23954, 23922, 23947, 23930, 23974.

Residential delivery areaPrince Edward CountyEastern Time

Population

1,001

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$775/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 23942

23942 is a rural zip code in Green Bay, Virginia (Prince Edward County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 1,001 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,505 a year, 36% 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 $211,700, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $775 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and engineering and science.

How 23942 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers33.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%13th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older32%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%125th of 852 in VA
Government workers23.1%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%241st of 846 in VA
Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39414th of 849 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.476
79th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471153rd of 832 in VA
Homeownership rate77.4%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%436th of 836 in VA
Housing vacancy9.9%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%459th of 836 in VA
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%508th of 851 in VA
Per capita income$42,304
56th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666341st of 849 in VA
Average commute26.4 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min488th of 799 in VA
Diversity index40.4
37th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7416th of 852 in VA
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%360th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers8.3%
37th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%439th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate7.9%
31st
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%486th of 837 in VA
Foreign-born residents4.8%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%320th of 852 in VA
Median home value$211,700
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700523rd of 782 in VA
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%613th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$38,061
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861669th of 834 in VA
Median household income$51,505
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170653rd of 796 in VA
Median gross rent$775
6th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579530th of 616 in VA
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi792nd of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher8.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%783rd of 850 in VA
Population1,001
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170649th of 852 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%829th of 848 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%811th of 846 in VA
Broadband access73.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%725th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%761st of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%778th of 846 in VA

Measure	23942	Prince Edward	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	33.3%	12.9%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	13th of 846
Residents 65 and older	32%	17.1%	16.7%	17.2%	97th	125th of 852
Government workers	23.1%	26.4%	20.5%	14.5%	92nd	241st of 846
Median age	43.7	32.6	39	38.9	80th	414th of 849
Income inequality (Gini)	0.476	0.492	0.471	0.483	79th	153rd of 832
Homeownership rate	77.4%	58%	67.3%	65.2%	72nd	436th of 836
Housing vacancy	9.9%	17%	8.7%	10.1%	71st	459th of 836
Veterans	7.1%	5.2%	9.4%	6.2%	67th	508th of 851
Per capita income	$42,304	$27,082	$50,666	$44,673	56th	341st of 849
Average commute	26.4 min	25.6 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	53rd	488th of 799
Diversity index	40.4	55	60.7	61.4	37th	416th of 852
Residents under 18	20.7%	15.2%	21.7%	22%	37th	360th of 852
Self-employed workers	8.3%	5.6%	8.6%	10%	37th	439th of 846
Poverty rate	7.9%	20.9%	9.9%	12.5%	31st	486th of 837
Foreign-born residents	4.8%	3.5%	13.1%	14.1%	28th	320th of 852
Median home value	$211,700	$216,600	$383,700	$332,700	23rd	523rd of 782
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	6.2%	6.9%	8.4%	16th	613th of 846
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,061	$40,666	$54,861	$49,666	16th	669th of 834
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,505	$56,315	$93,170	$80,734	10th	653rd of 796
Median gross rent	$775	$931	$1,579	$1,413	6th	530th of 616
Population density	16/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	792nd of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.5%	27.3%	42.2%	35.7%	2nd	783rd of 850
Population	1,001	21,996	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	649th of 852
Work from home	0%	7.3%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	829th of 848
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	1.5%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	811th of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	73.4%	82%	91%	91%	1st	725th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	52.8%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	761st of 774
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	778th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

25–34

25%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

20%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

32%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black27%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

40.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 421
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 44.9%
Married couples: 34%
Living alone: 43.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

23%

Median household income

23942

$51,505

Prince Edward Co.

$56,315

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,304

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

23%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.476

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23942

$211,700

Prince Edward Co.

$216,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23942

$775

Prince Edward Co.

$931

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 467
Owner-occupied: 77.4%
Vacant: 9.9%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

38%

20–29

20%

30–44

22%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

26.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

33%

Production

15%

Engineering and science

13%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Office and admin

Sales

Education

Construction and repair

Police and fire

0.2%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

33%

Public administration

18%

Retail

11%

Admin, support and management

10%

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Manufacturing

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,061

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23942	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,872	$74,888
Service	$7,163	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,750	$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

41%

Some college

35%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 73.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.5%
No internet access: 21.1%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Green Bay
State: Virginia
County: Prince Edward County
Center point: 37.1297° N, 78.2986° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23942 spans 2 counties

Prince Edward County61% of land
Lunenburg County39% of land

Zip codes near 23942

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23954	Meherrin, VA	4.8 mi	2,396	$77,756	$170,700
23922	Burkeville, VA	5.3 mi	4,197	$62,425	$123,400
23947	Keysville, VA	11 mi	3,785	$51,800	$176,500
23930	Crewe, VA	11 mi	5,508	$68,255	$163,600
23974	Victoria, VA	12 mi	4,582	$51,409	$134,500
23943	Hampden Sydney, VA	12 mi	1,066	—	—
23966	Rice, VA	12 mi	2,010	$57,177	$192,700
23955	Nottoway, VA	13 mi	14	—	—
23909	Farmville, VA	13 mi	1,109	—	—
23901	Farmville, VA	15 mi	15,173	$55,886	$229,400
23952	Lunenburg, VA	15 mi	84	—	—
23083	Jetersville, VA	16 mi	2,220	$82,096	$309,900

Questions about 23942

What city is zip code 23942?

23942 is assigned to Green Bay, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23942 in?

23942 is mostly in Prince Edward County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23942?

About 1,001 people live in 23942, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23942 in?

23942 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23942?

The median household income in 23942 is $51,505.

What zip codes are near 23942?

The closest zip codes to 23942 are 23954, 23922, 23947, 23930, 23974.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23942, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.