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Northampton County
Birdsnest, VA
23307
23307 ZIP Code — Birdsnest, VA
Northampton County, Virginia
ZIP code 23307 is located in
Birdsnest ,
Virginia ,
within Northampton County .
It covers approximately 8.39 square miles and serves a population of
594 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23307
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $41,786. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 34 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 obesity (46%), diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 23307 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
594
Population density
71 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
8.39 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
37.4176
Longitude
-75.7943
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
49.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
29.0%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
16.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$41,786
Median household income
$164,200
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 17.0% 18 and over 493 83.0% 65 and over 139 23.4% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
48.5%
Group Count % Black or African American 288 48.5% White 255 42.9% Two or more races 51 8.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
49.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
29.0%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
16.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.4% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 1.0% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 15.0% $75k–$100k 15.4% $100k–$150k 7.3% $150k–$200k 3.5% Median income $41,786
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $164,200 Median rent / month $924 Owner occupied 68.9% Renter occupied 31.1% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 68.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.0% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.7% 2000–2009 19.6% 1990–1999 12.9% 1980–1989 17.9% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 31.1% 3 bedrooms 66.9% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.1% 1 vehicle 19.2% 2 vehicles 43.4% 3 or more 21.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 52.1% Propane / LP gas 17.8% Fuel oil 28.3% Wood 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 89 31.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 10 3.5% Female householder, no spouse 187 65.4% Households with children under 18 41 14.3% Households with seniors (65+) 109 38.1% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 39.2% Married 66.7% 28.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.0% 21.3% Divorced 3.3% 11.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
18.3%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.4% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 10.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 48 56.5% High school 24 28.2% College / grad school 4 4.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.8%
Professional & management
23.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 27.7% Sales & office 8.2% Natural resources & construction 5.5% Production & transportation 30.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 3.9% Self-employed 13.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.9% Carpool 14.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.1% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 7.3% Food stamps / SNAP 25.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 46.2% High blood pressure 44.5% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 28.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.6% Depression 18.6% Fair or poor health 19.9% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.0% Visited dentist 61.1% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 9.5%
Disability % Any disability 26.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 29.9% 65 and over 36.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.2% Public insurance 57.4% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 12.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 574 96.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 589 99.2% Born in same state 589 99.2% Born in different state 460 77.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.8% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 312 52.5%
Ancestry Count % French 34 5.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.1% Internet access 79.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23307
What city is ZIP code 23307 in?
ZIP code 23307 is primarily assigned to Birdsnest, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23307 in?
ZIP code 23307 falls within Northampton County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23307?
31% of residents in ZIP code 23307 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23307?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 23307 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 23307 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23307 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23307 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 23307 in?
ZIP code 23307 observes the EST timezone.
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