23882 ZIP Code — Stony Creek, VA

Sussex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23882 is located in Stony Creek, Virginia, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 146.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23882

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,417. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23882 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,593

population

146.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23882 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stony Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23830 Carson (7.4 mi) 23870 Jarratt (8.2 mi) 23897 Yale (8.3 mi) 23867 Jarratt (9 mi) 23841 Dinwiddie (12.5 mi) 23805 Petersburg (14.1 mi) 23829 Capron (15.4 mi) 23844 Drewryville (16.6 mi) 23890 Waverly (17.1 mi) 23840 Dewitt (17.2 mi) 23847 Emporia (17.3 mi) 23891 Waverly (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,593
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	146.96 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	36.9134
Longitude	-77.3955
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	44.4%	44.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,593

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$27,621

Per capita income

$134,800

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	24.6%
18 and over	1,201	75.4%
65 and over	442	27.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Black or African American 46.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	834	52.4%
Black or African American	740	46.5%
Two or more races	17	1.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	44.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,800
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	59.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	125	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	324	46.2%
Households with children under 18	159	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	50.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	25.3%
Married	50.6%	36.6%
Separated	4.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5.2%	19.5%
Divorced	10.9%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	8.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	195	56.0%
High school	83	23.9%
College / grad school	42	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.5%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Other services 13.5%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 54.3%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	44.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	51.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	66.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,542	96.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,590	99.8%
Born in same state	1,584	99.4%
Born in different state	1,366	85.8%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	11.9%
Arab	148	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23882

What city is ZIP code 23882 in?

ZIP code 23882 is primarily assigned to Stony Creek, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23882 in?

ZIP code 23882 falls within Sussex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23882 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 23882 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23882 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 23882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23882?

22% of residents in ZIP code 23882 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23882?

Health data for ZIP code 23882 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23882 in?

ZIP code 23882 observes the EST timezone.