23915 ZIP Code — Baskerville, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23915 is located in Baskerville, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 35.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23915

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23915 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,695

population

35.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baskerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23917 Boydton (4.8 mi) 23970 South Hill (5.6 mi) 23924 Chase City (10.4 mi) 23919 Bracey (10.8 mi) 23950 La Crosse (11.4 mi) 23950 La Crosse (11.4 mi) 23927 Clarksville (12.4 mi) 23968 Skipwith (13.2 mi) 23952 Lunenburg (14.3 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (14.4 mi) 27563 Norlina (16.1 mi) 23920 Brodnax (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,695
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	35.56 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.7102
Longitude	-78.2781
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	56.3%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,695

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$18,807

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

469

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

214

35–44

130

141

45–54

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	17.9%
18 and over	1,392	82.1%
65 and over	248	14.6%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.7%

Black or African American 41%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	983	57.7%
Black or African American	699	41%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Other race	6	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	14.4%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	130	30.2%
Households with children under 18	93	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	39.5%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	37.0%
Married	36.0%	42.4%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	8.8%
Divorced	6.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 22.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	13.5%
Kindergarten	42	14.1%
Elementary school	94	31.6%
High school	73	24.6%
College / grad school	48	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Professional & management 12.3%

Public administration 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Information 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.1%
Government	43.4%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	22.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,580	93.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,667	98.3%
Born in same state	1,667	98.3%
Born in different state	1,300	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.7%
Not a US citizen	6	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	402	23.7%
French	202	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	48	2.8%
Italian	43	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23915

What city is ZIP code 23915 in?

ZIP code 23915 is primarily assigned to Baskerville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23915 in?

ZIP code 23915 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23915?

13% 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 23915?

19% of residents in ZIP code 23915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23915 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23915 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23915?

The median home value in ZIP code 23915 is $141,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 23915 in?

ZIP code 23915 observes the EST timezone.