23921 ZIP Code — Buckingham, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 23921 is located in Buckingham, Virginia, within Buckingham County. It covers approximately 81.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,455. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23921 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,250

population

81.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24599 Wingina (6.8 mi) 24562 Howardsville (7.7 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (8.8 mi) 24581 Norwood (10.4 mi) 23004 Arvonia (10.9 mi) 24553 Gladstone (12.2 mi) 22969 Schuyler (12.5 mi) 22937 Esmont (13.9 mi) 22971 Shipman (14.2 mi) 24590 Scottsville (14.3 mi) 22946 Keene (15.9 mi) 23123 New Canton (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,250
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	81.57 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	37.6179
Longitude	-78.6057
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,250

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$80,455

Median household income

$36,842

Per capita income

$207,700

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

933

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

182

25–34

178

135

35–44

132

150

45–54

147

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	19.5%
18 and over	1,812	80.5%
65 and over	511	22.7%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Black or African American 20.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,773	78.5%
Black or African American	457	20.2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Two or more races	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$80,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,700
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	14.9%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	8.4%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	545	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	185	21.3%
Households with children under 18	285	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	39.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	19.4%
Married	59.7%	59.6%
Separated	0.6%	2.2%
Widowed	4.5%	9.0%
Divorced	2.0%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.0%
Kindergarten	7	1.7%
Elementary school	228	55.2%
High school	71	17.2%
College / grad school	78	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.5%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Public administration 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Other services 2.3%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.2%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,111	93.8%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,239	99.5%
Born in same state	2,201	97.8%
Born in different state	1,856	82.5%
Foreign born	38	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	459	20.4%
Arab	235	10.4%
Italian	113	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.4%
German	15	0.7%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23921

What city is ZIP code 23921 in?

ZIP code 23921 is primarily assigned to Buckingham, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23921 in?

ZIP code 23921 falls within Buckingham County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23921 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23921?

Health data for ZIP code 23921 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23921?

ZIP code 23921 has an estimated population of 2,250 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23921?

The median home value in ZIP code 23921 is $207,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 23921 in?

ZIP code 23921 observes the EST timezone.