23821 ZIP Code — Alberta, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23821 is located in Alberta, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 67.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23821

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 $118,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,787. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,931
population
67.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23821

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City Status
Alberta Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23938 Dundas (5.7 mi) 23876 Rawlings (6.5 mi) 23843 Dolphin (7 mi) 23889 Warfield (9.8 mi) 23920 Brodnax (11.4 mi) 23872 Mc Kenney (12.7 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (12.9 mi) 23856 Freeman (13.2 mi) 23824 Blackstone (14 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (14.3 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.4 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,931
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 67.40 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 36.8834
Longitude -77.9251
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 434
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 31.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.1% 12.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.5% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,931
Population
29
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$58,787
Median household income
$24,349
Per capita income
$118,400
Median home value
$1,303
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
720
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
95
Under 5
87
47
5–9
42
16
10–14
15
45
15–19
40
29
20–24
26
182
25–34
166
150
35–44
136
91
45–54
83
39
55–59
35
97
60–64
89
151
65–74
137
46
75–84
42
24
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835418.3%
18 and over1,57781.7%
65 and over42121.8%
Median age40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%
Black or African American 44.8%
Two or more races 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White98150.7%
Black or African American86744.8%
Two or more races804.1%
Hispanic or Latino30.2%
Other race30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 31.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.1% 12.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.5% 11.6%
Under $10k 6.7%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 14.9%
$25k–$35k 13.2%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 16.9%
$75k–$100k 22.5%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.7%
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k14.9%
$25k–$35k13.2%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k16.9%
$75k–$100k22.5%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$58,787

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%
$50k–$100k 33.8%
$100k–$150k 16.5%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 23.7%
$300k–$500k 0.8%
$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,400
Median rent / month$1,303
Owner occupied76.6%
Renter occupied23.4%
Vacant24.8%
Single-family detached69.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.1%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.8%
2000–200911.8%
1990–199920.1%
1980–19895.6%
1970–197918.9%
1960–19695.7%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier17.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms15.0%
3 bedrooms64.2%
4 bedrooms9.4%
5+ bedrooms10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.0%
1 vehicle24.0%
2 vehicles39.9%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity55.4%
Propane / LP gas14.5%
Fuel oil22.5%
Wood7.2%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29444.7%
Cohabiting couple456.8%
Male householder, no spouse9314.2%
Female householder, no spouse22534.2%
Households with children under 1824136.7%
Households with seniors (65+)29945.5%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.0%23.7%
Married35.6%44.5%
Separated2.8%9.0%
Widowed2.2%11.8%
Divorced22.5%11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 16.5%
HS graduate 34.5%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 10.3%
Graduate / professional 9.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.2%
Kindergarten144.2%
Elementary school9729.1%
High school10030.0%
College / grad school11835.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%
Public administration 17.8%
Transportation & utilities 12.5%
Manufacturing 8.3%
Retail trade 7.9%
Professional & management 6.3%
Construction 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Finance & real estate 4.7%
Other services 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.9%
Service25.8%
Sales & office12.5%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation23.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.0%
Government36.2%
Self-employed1.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit0.5%
Walk0.5%
Work from home3.1%
Other means9.7%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 15.6%
Under 18 years 21.8%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 6.8%
Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income26.2%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP16.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.6%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis31.8%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.1%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.5%
Visited dentist58.2%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans23615.0%
Disability%
Any disability14.3%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.5%
Public insurance45.7%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,74990.6%
Spanish130.7%
Other Indo-European130.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,90798.8%
Born in same state1,90798.8%
Born in different state1,63584.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen241.2%
Not a US citizen312.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23612.2%
Arab1417.3%
AncestryCount%
French774%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.0%
Internet access82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23821

What city is ZIP code 23821 in?

ZIP code 23821 is primarily assigned to Alberta, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23821 in?

ZIP code 23821 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23821?

16% of residents in ZIP code 23821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23821 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23821 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 23821 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 23821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23821?

The median home value in ZIP code 23821 is $118,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 23821 in?

ZIP code 23821 observes the EST timezone.

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