23004 ZIP Code — Arvonia, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 23004 is located in Arvonia, Virginia, within Buckingham County. It covers approximately 38.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434/804.

About ZIP code 23004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $56,094. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 23004 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,043

population

38.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arvonia	Acceptable
Arvonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23123 New Canton (6.9 mi) 23022 Bremo Bluff (9.7 mi) 24590 Scottsville (9.8 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (10.9 mi) 23921 Buckingham (10.9 mi) 24562 Howardsville (13.2 mi) 23040 Cumberland (13.3 mi) 23055 Fork Union (13.5 mi) 22963 Palmyra (13.5 mi) 22946 Keene (14.7 mi) 22937 Esmont (14.9 mi) 23027 Cartersville (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,043
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	38.39 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.6712
Longitude	-78.4173
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434/804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,043

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$56,094

Median household income

$36,662

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

317

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

123

25–34

105

35–44

122

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	14.4%
18 and over	893	85.6%
65 and over	253	24.3%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65%

White 31.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	678	65%
White	327	31.4%
Two or more races	38	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	27.0%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$56,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	32.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	10.8%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	216	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	74	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	76	18.7%
Households with children under 18	81	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	44.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	4.9%
Married	45.0%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	25.5%
Divorced	11.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	34.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	62.3%
High school	4	3.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.9%

Construction 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	10.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,028	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,043	100.0%
Born in same state	1,043	100.0%
Born in different state	925	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	150	14.4%
French	48	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	79.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23004

What city is ZIP code 23004 in?

ZIP code 23004 is primarily assigned to Arvonia, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23004 in?

ZIP code 23004 falls within Buckingham County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23004 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 23004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23004?

The median home value in ZIP code 23004 is $112,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23004?

Health data for ZIP code 23004 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23004?

ZIP code 23004 has an estimated population of 1,043 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23004 in?

ZIP code 23004 observes the EST timezone.