Zip code 23960: Prospect, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23960?

23960 is assigned to Prospect, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23960 in?

23960 is mostly in Prince Edward County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23960?

About 2,176 people live in 23960, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23960?

The median household income in 23960 is $63,533.

Q: What zip codes are near 23960?

The closest zip codes to 23960 are 23958, 23943, 23901, 23909, 23934.

Residential delivery areaPrince Edward CountyEastern Time

Population

2,176

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$219K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$724/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

51 people/sq mi

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

About 23960

23960 is a small-town zip code in Prospect, Virginia (Prince Edward County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 2,176 people live here, or 51 per square mile. The median resident is 35 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,533 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $219,100, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $724 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.9 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 23960 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers26.3%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%151st of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy19.6%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%229th of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47185th of 832 in VA
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%145th of 837 in VA
Average commute28.9 min
68th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min368th of 799 in VA
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%179th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate74.1%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%514th of 836 in VA
Residents under 1823.3%
61st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%214th of 852 in VA
Diversity index54.4
60th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7230th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$50,496
57th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861328th of 834 in VA
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%337th of 846 in VA
Broadband access91.8%
47th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%281st of 836 in VA
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%446th of 848 in VA
Per capita income$34,559
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666525th of 849 in VA
Veterans4.3%
30th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%726th of 851 in VA
Rent-burdened renters44.4%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%404th of 774 in VA
Median household income$63,533
26th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170520th of 796 in VA
Median home value$219,100
25th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700514th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.4%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%515th of 850 in VA
Median age35
21st
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39746th of 849 in VA
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%558th of 846 in VA
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%546th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older10.5%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%774th of 852 in VA
Population density51/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi548th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%645th of 852 in VA
Population2,176
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170503rd of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$724
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579561st of 616 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%813th of 846 in VA

Measure	23960	Prince Edward	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Government workers	26.3%	26.4%	20.5%	14.5%	96th	151st of 846
Housing vacancy	19.6%	17%	8.7%	10.1%	93rd	229th of 836
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.492	0.471	0.483	88th	85th of 832
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	20.9%	9.9%	12.5%	80th	145th of 837
Average commute	28.9 min	25.6 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	68th	368th of 799
Uninsured rate	9.3%	6.2%	6.9%	8.4%	67th	179th of 846
Homeownership rate	74.1%	58%	67.3%	65.2%	64th	514th of 836
Residents under 18	23.3%	15.2%	21.7%	22%	61st	214th of 852
Diversity index	54.4	55	60.7	61.4	60th	230th of 852
Median earnings per worker	$50,496	$40,666	$54,861	$49,666	57th	328th of 834
Healthcare workers	9.5%	12.9%	8.5%	9.7%	50th	337th of 846
Broadband access	91.8%	82%	91%	91%	47th	281st of 836
Work from home	10.5%	7.3%	18.3%	15.1%	37th	446th of 848
Per capita income	$34,559	$27,082	$50,666	$44,673	32nd	525th of 849
Veterans	4.3%	5.2%	9.4%	6.2%	30th	726th of 851
Rent-burdened renters	44.4%	52.8%	48.5%	51.1%	27th	404th of 774
Median household income	$63,533	$56,315	$93,170	$80,734	26th	520th of 796
Median home value	$219,100	$216,600	$383,700	$332,700	25th	514th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.4%	27.3%	42.2%	35.7%	24th	515th of 850
Median age	35	32.6	39	38.9	21st	746th of 849
Self-employed workers	7%	5.6%	8.6%	10%	19th	558th of 846
Tech workers	0.9%	0.9%	6.5%	3.8%	11th	546th of 846
Residents 65 and older	10.5%	17.1%	16.7%	17.2%	10th	774th of 852
Population density	51/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	548th of 852
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	3.5%	13.1%	14.1%	4th	645th of 852
Population	2,176	21,996	8,705,170	334,922,499	3rd	503rd of 852
Median gross rent	$724	$931	$1,579	$1,413	3rd	561st of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	1.5%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	813th 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

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

23.3%

65 and over

10.5%

Race and ethnicity

White61%
Black28%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

54.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 891
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 78%
Married couples: 53.9%
Living alone: 20.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.3%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

23960

$63,533

Prince Edward Co.

$56,315

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,559

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23960

$219,100

Prince Edward Co.

$216,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23960

$724

Prince Edward Co.

$931

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,108
Owner-occupied: 74.1%
Vacant: 19.6%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.3%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

41%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Production

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.9%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Public administration

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

11%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Professional and technical services

0.8%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$50,496

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23960	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,208	$74,888
Service	$45,119	$26,804
Sales and office	$52,212	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,068	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

46%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 91.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.2%
No internet access: 6.5%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Prospect
State: Virginia
County: Prince Edward County
Center point: 37.3210° N, 78.5521° W
Land area: 43 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23960 spans 2 counties

Prince Edward County97% of land
Appomattox County3% of land

Zip codes near 23960

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23958	Pamplin, VA	6.6 mi	3,425	$53,650	$201,400
23943	Hampden Sydney, VA	7.3 mi	1,066	—	—
23901	Farmville, VA	7.8 mi	15,173	$55,886	$229,400
23909	Farmville, VA	8.7 mi	1,109	—	—
23934	Cullen, VA	11 mi	441	$99,922	$229,500
23939	Evergreen, VA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
24522	Appomattox, VA	13 mi	10,056	$60,503	$199,200
23936	Dillwyn, VA	15 mi	7,334	$57,880	$171,700
23963	Red House, VA	16 mi	468	$68,250	$203,000
23966	Rice, VA	16 mi	2,010	$57,177	$192,700
23923	Charlotte Court House, VA	17 mi	2,063	$65,536	$143,100
23954	Meherrin, VA	18 mi	2,396	$77,756	$170,700

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Questions about 23960

What city is zip code 23960?

23960 is assigned to Prospect, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23960 in?

23960 is mostly in Prince Edward County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23960?

About 2,176 people live in 23960, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23960 in?

23960 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23960?

The median household income in 23960 is $63,533.

What zip codes are near 23960?

The closest zip codes to 23960 are 23958, 23943, 23901, 23909, 23934.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23960, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.