23917 ZIP Code — Boydton, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23917 is located in Boydton, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 107.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23917

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 $157,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,597) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23917 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,762

population

107.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boydton	Acceptable
Boydton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23915 Baskerville (4.8 mi) 23919 Bracey (7.6 mi) 23970 South Hill (8.5 mi) 23950 La Crosse (11.1 mi) 23950 La Crosse (11.1 mi) 27563 Norlina (11.4 mi) 23927 Clarksville (11.7 mi) 27553 Manson (12 mi) 23924 Chase City (14.3 mi) 23968 Skipwith (14.8 mi) 23845 Ebony (15.9 mi) 23920 Brodnax (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,762
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	107.94 sq mi
Water area	26.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.6405
Longitude	-78.2700
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	45.2%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,762

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$61,597

Median household income

$38,566

Per capita income

$157,900

Median home value

$520

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,466

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

244

25–34

223

35–44

246

45–54

224

112

55–59

102

135

60–64

123

197

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	485	17.6%
18 and over	2,277	82.4%
65 and over	560	20.3%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Black or African American 44.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,428	51.7%
Black or African American	1,237	44.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	2.8%
Two or more races	10	0.4%
Asian	7	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$61,597

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,900
Median rent / month	$520
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	36.7%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	513	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	9	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	203	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	323	30.8%
Households with children under 18	227	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	38.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	32.8%
Married	46.0%	47.8%
Separated	3.7%	2.0%
Widowed	2.0%	11.7%
Divorced	9.1%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.8%
Kindergarten	31	7.3%
Elementary school	208	49.3%
High school	115	27.3%
College / grad school	35	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Public administration 16.3%

Retail trade 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Information 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Construction 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	34.8%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,619	94.8%
Spanish	17	0.6%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,749	99.5%
Born in same state	2,749	99.5%
Born in different state	1,731	62.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.5%
Not a US citizen	11	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	460	16.7%
French	180	6.5%
Italian	120	4.3%
Irish	49	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.5%
German	8	0.3%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23917

What city is ZIP code 23917 in?

ZIP code 23917 is primarily assigned to Boydton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23917 in?

ZIP code 23917 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23917 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 23917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23917 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 23917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23917?

Health data for ZIP code 23917 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23917?

The median home value in ZIP code 23917 is $157,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 23917 in?

ZIP code 23917 observes the EST timezone.