23942 ZIP Code — Green Bay, VA

Prince Edward County, Virginia

ZIP code 23942 is located in Green Bay, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 61.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23942

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,761) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,137

population

61.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Bay	Acceptable
Green Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23922 Burkeville (5.3 mi) 23954 Meherrin (6.1 mi) 23947 Keysville (11 mi) 23930 Crewe (11.7 mi) 23966 Rice (11.8 mi) 23974 Victoria (12.1 mi) 23901 Farmville (12.5 mi) 23909 Farmville (12.5 mi) 23952 Lunenburg (15.3 mi) 23083 Jetersville (16.5 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (17.4 mi) 23934 Cullen (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,137
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	61.91 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.1371
Longitude	-78.3017
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	58.4%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.9%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,137

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$61,761

Median household income

$46,421

Per capita income

$204,200

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

475

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

148

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	19.0%
18 and over	921	81.0%
65 and over	336	29.6%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 17%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	913	80.3%
Black or African American	193	17%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.9%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$61,761

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,200
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	30.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	54.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.0%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	113	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	90	18.8%
Households with children under 18	118	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	45.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	12.2%
Married	72.3%	74.9%
Separated	8.8%	2.7%
Widowed	8.1%	0.0%
Divorced	1.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 46.7%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	25.7%
Elementary school	42	41.6%
High school	27	26.7%
College / grad school	6	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 44.4%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Professional & management 10.9%

Other services 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Retail trade 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.9%
Government	49.8%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	14.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,023	90.0%
Spanish	26	2.5%
Other Indo-European	26	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,018	89.5%
Born in same state	1,005	88.4%
Born in different state	805	70.8%
Foreign born	13	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	119	10.5%
Not a US citizen	119	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	180	15.8%
French	69	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23942

What city is ZIP code 23942 in?

ZIP code 23942 is primarily assigned to Green Bay, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23942 in?

ZIP code 23942 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23942 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23942 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 23942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23942 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 23942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23942 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23942 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23942 in?

ZIP code 23942 observes the EST timezone.