Zip code 23974: Victoria, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23974?

23974 is assigned to Victoria, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23974 in?

23974 is in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23974?

About 4,582 people live in 23974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23974?

The median household income in 23974 is $51,409.

Q: What zip codes are near 23974?

The closest zip codes to 23974 are 23952, 23944, 23942, 23947, 23954.

Residential delivery areaLunenburg CountyEastern Time

Population

4,582

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$815/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

88 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 23974

23974 is a small-town zip code in Victoria, Virginia (Lunenburg County), covering 88 sq mi of land. About 4,582 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,409 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $134,500, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $815 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 23974 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute38.6 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min98th of 799 in VA
Government workers25.7%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%164th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy19.3%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%234th of 836 in VA
Uninsured rate14.5%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%60th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate18.2%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%141st of 837 in VA
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39474th of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older19.6%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%464th of 852 in VA
Diversity index57.8
67th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7188th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%314th of 846 in VA
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%604th of 851 in VA
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%380th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate65.8%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%653rd of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%332nd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%378th of 852 in VA
Residents under 1818.5%
21st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%496th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.399
20th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471509th of 832 in VA
Median earnings per worker$37,361
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861683rd of 834 in VA
Median household income$51,409
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170659th of 796 in VA
Median gross rent$815
8th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579496th of 616 in VA
Population4,582
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170378th of 852 in VA
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi545th of 852 in VA
Median home value$134,500
7th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700696th of 782 in VA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%568th of 846 in VA
Work from home3.8%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%696th of 848 in VA
Rent-burdened renters26.7%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%602nd of 774 in VA
Per capita income$19,435
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666814th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%793rd of 850 in VA
Broadband access66%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%779th of 836 in VA

Measure	23974	Lunenburg	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Average commuteWeakness	38.6 min	35.6 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	96th	98th of 799
Government workers	25.7%	23.9%	20.5%	14.5%	95th	164th of 846
Housing vacancy	19.3%	19.2%	8.7%	10.1%	93rd	234th of 836
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.5%	10%	6.9%	8.4%	87th	60th of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	18.2%	15.9%	9.9%	12.5%	80th	141st of 837
Median age	42.2	44.6	39	38.9	73rd	474th of 849
Residents 65 and older	19.6%	23.2%	16.7%	17.2%	71st	464th of 852
Diversity index	57.8	56	60.7	61.4	67th	188th of 852
Healthcare workers	9.9%	12.5%	8.5%	9.7%	57th	314th of 846
Veterans	6.1%	8.2%	9.4%	6.2%	54th	604th of 851
Self-employed workers	9.1%	10.7%	8.6%	10%	47th	380th of 846
Homeownership rate	65.8%	71.5%	67.3%	65.2%	43rd	653rd of 836
Unemployment rate	4%	3.6%	4.3%	5.2%	34th	332nd of 846
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	4.1%	13.1%	14.1%	23rd	378th of 852
Residents under 18	18.5%	19.6%	21.7%	22%	21st	496th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.399	0.426	0.471	0.483	20th	509th of 832
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,361	$36,716	$54,861	$49,666	15th	683rd of 834
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,409	$54,842	$93,170	$80,734	10th	659th of 796
Median gross rent	$815	$742	$1,579	$1,413	8th	496th of 616
Population	4,582	12,016	8,705,170	334,922,499	7th	378th of 852
Population density	52/sq mi	28/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	545th of 852
Median home value	$134,500	$150,100	$383,700	$332,700	7th	696th of 782
Tech workers	0.6%	0.5%	6.5%	3.8%	7th	568th of 846
Work from home	3.8%	5.2%	18.3%	15.1%	4th	696th of 848
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	26.7%	33.2%	48.5%	51.1%	3rd	602nd of 774
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,435	$27,603	$50,666	$44,673	2nd	814th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.5%	11.6%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	793rd of 850
Broadband accessWeakness	66%	61.8%	91%	91%	1st	779th of 836

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

15%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

16%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

18.5%

65 and over

19.6%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black40%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

57.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,525
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 42.4%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.2%

Median household income

23974

$51,409

Lunenburg Co.

$54,842

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,435

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.399

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23974

$134,500

Lunenburg Co.

$150,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23974

$815

Lunenburg Co.

$742

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,890
Owner-occupied: 65.8%
Vacant: 19.3%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 26.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.6%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

21%

Average commute

38.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

35.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

14%

Healthcare

10%

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Food service

Management

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Education

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

0.8%

Computer and math

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Public administration

11%

Construction

11%

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Retail

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,361

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23974	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,000	$74,888
Service	$35,455	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,571	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

42%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 66%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.5%
No internet access: 31.9%
Without health insurance: 14.5%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Victoria
State: Virginia
County: Lunenburg County
Center point: 36.9691° N, 78.2425° W
Land area: 88 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Victoria3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 23974

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23952	Lunenburg, VA	4.1 mi	84	—	—
23944	Kenbridge, VA	6.8 mi	3,978	$59,321	$146,700
23942	Green Bay, VA	12 mi	1,001	$51,505	$211,700
23947	Keysville, VA	12 mi	3,785	$51,800	$176,500
23954	Meherrin, VA	12 mi	2,396	$77,756	$170,700
23955	Nottoway, VA	14 mi	14	—	—
23938	Dundas, VA	14 mi	295	$48,167	$181,300
23941	Fort Mitchell, VA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
23924	Chase City, VA	14 mi	5,915	$44,291	$146,900
23922	Burkeville, VA	14 mi	4,197	$62,425	$123,400
23937	Drakes Branch, VA	15 mi	1,915	$42,818	$85,000
23930	Crewe, VA	16 mi	5,508	$68,255	$163,600

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Questions about 23974

What city is zip code 23974?

23974 is assigned to Victoria, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23974 in?

23974 is in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23974?

About 4,582 people live in 23974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23974 in?

23974 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23974?

The median household income in 23974 is $51,409.

What zip codes are near 23974?

The closest zip codes to 23974 are 23952, 23944, 23942, 23947, 23954.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23974, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.