Zip code 23943: Hampden Sydney, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23943
23943 is an urban zip code in Hampden Sydney, Virginia (Prince Edward County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 1,066 people live here, or 3,577 per square mile. The median resident is 20.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 8.4 minutes each way, and 31% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 23943 compares
- Tech workers12.8%98thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%39th of 846 in VA
- Work from home30.7%95thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%68th of 848 in VA
- Population density3,577/sq mi72ndU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi86th of 852 in VA
- Diversity index33.127thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7503rd of 852 in VA
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%613th of 850 in VA
- Uninsured rate3.3%15thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%622nd of 846 in VA
- 14thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%746th of 846 in VA
- 4thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%644th of 852 in VA
- Population1,0661stU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170637th of 852 in VA
- Per capita income$2,7931stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666845th of 849 in VA
- Median age20.31stU.S. 38.9 · VA 39834th of 849 in VA
- Average commute8.4 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min796th of 799 in VA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%812th of 846 in VA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%837th of 851 in VA
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%834th of 852 in VA
- 1stU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%818th of 852 in VA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861824th of 834 in VA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%824th of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%827th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23943 | Prince Edward | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech workers | 12.8% | 0.9% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 39th of 846 | |
| Work from home | 30.7% | 7.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 68th of 848 | |
| Population density | 3,577/sq mi | 63/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 86th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 33.1 | 55 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 503rd of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.6% | 27.3% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 613th of 850 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 622nd of 846 | |
| Government workers | 9.3% | 26.4% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 746th of 846 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% | 3.5% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 644th of 852 | |
| Population | 1,066 | 21,996 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 637th of 852 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $2,793 | $27,082 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 845th of 849 | |
| Median age | 20.3 | 32.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 834th of 849 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 8.4 min | 25.6 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 796th of 799 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 1.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 812th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 5.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 837th of 851 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 17.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 834th of 852 | |
| Residents under 18 | 1% | 15.2% | 21.7% | 22% | 818th of 852 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $6,350 | $40,666 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 824th of 834 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 12.9% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 824th of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 5.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 827th 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
- White81%
- Black6%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
No data reported.
Households
- Households
- 0
- Average household size
- —
- Family households
- —
- Married couples
- —
- Living alone
- —
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 93% / 7%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
No data reported.
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
No data reported.
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —
- Median year built
- —
- Median rooms
- —
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 23943 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $4,659 | $74,888 |
| Service | under $2,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $6,977 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- —
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- —
- No internet access
- —
- Without health insurance
- 3.3%
- Limited-English households
- —
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hampden Sydney
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Prince Edward County
- Center point
- 37.2432° N, 78.4620° W
- Land area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hampden-Sydney (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 23943
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23909 | Farmville, VA | 5.3 mi | — |
| 23901 | Farmville, VA | 6 mi | $55,886 |
| 23960 | Prospect, VA | 7.3 mi | $63,533 |
| 23934 | Cullen, VA | 10 mi | $99,922 |
| 23954 | Meherrin, VA | 11 mi | $77,756 |
| 23958 | Pamplin, VA | 11 mi | $53,650 |
| 23966 | Rice, VA | 12 mi | $57,177 |
| 23942 | Green Bay, VA | 12 mi | $51,505 |
| 23922 | Burkeville, VA | 14 mi | $62,425 |
| 23923 | Charlotte Court House, VA | 15 mi | $65,536 |
| 23947 | Keysville, VA | 16 mi | $51,800 |
| 23939 | Evergreen, VA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
Questions about 23943
What city is zip code 23943?
23943 is assigned to Hampden Sydney, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23943 in?
23943 is in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
What is the population of 23943?
About 1,066 people live in 23943, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23943 in?
23943 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 23943?
The closest zip codes to 23943 are 23909, 23901, 23960, 23934, 23954.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23943, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.