23123 ZIP Code — New Canton, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 23123 is located in New Canton, Virginia, within Buckingham County. It covers approximately 43.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434/804.

About ZIP code 23123

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $63,664. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23123 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,846

population

43.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23004 Arvonia (6.9 mi) 23022 Bremo Bluff (7.1 mi) 23027 Cartersville (8.1 mi) 23040 Cumberland (8.3 mi) 23055 Fork Union (10.6 mi) 23038 Columbia (11.7 mi) 22963 Palmyra (13.4 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (13.5 mi) 24590 Scottsville (15.2 mi) 23921 Buckingham (17.1 mi) 23063 Goochland (17.9 mi) 23084 Kents Store (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,846
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	43.21 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	37.6423
Longitude	-78.2957
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	60.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,846

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$63,664

Median household income

$24,750

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

537

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

119

126

35–44

106

149

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	433	23.5%
18 and over	1,413	76.5%
65 and over	329	17.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.2%

Black or African American 38.2%

Two or more races 12%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	904	48.2%
Black or African American	716	38.2%
Two or more races	224	12%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.5%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$63,664

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	37	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	159	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	130	20.3%
Households with children under 18	203	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	37.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.2%	40.8%
Married	41.6%	47.1%
Separated	3.3%	0.9%
Widowed	0.9%	8.2%
Divorced	7.0%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 61.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.9%
Kindergarten	30	8.2%
Elementary school	176	48.4%
High school	96	26.4%
College / grad school	55	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Construction 16.3%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 11.0%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.2%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	36.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	54.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,695	91.8%
Spanish	13	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,818	98.5%
Born in same state	1,818	98.5%
Born in different state	1,530	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	16.9%
Italian	121	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	4.1%
Irish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23123

What city is ZIP code 23123 in?

ZIP code 23123 is primarily assigned to New Canton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23123 in?

ZIP code 23123 falls within Buckingham County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23123?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23123?

17% of residents in ZIP code 23123 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23123?

The median home value in ZIP code 23123 is $128,800.

Does ZIP code 23123 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 23123 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23123 in?

ZIP code 23123 observes the EST timezone.