23827 ZIP Code — Boykins, VA

Southampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23827 is located in Boykins, Virginia, within Southampton County. It covers approximately 41.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23827

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 $136,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $44,050. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 23827 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,166

population

41.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boykins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23828 Branchville (4.8 mi) 23874 Newsoms (5.6 mi) 27862 Pendleton (8.3 mi) 23829 Capron (8.5 mi) 23844 Drewryville (9 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (9.1 mi) 23837 Courtland (11.9 mi) 27818 Como (12.7 mi) 27876 Seaboard (13.7 mi) 27820 Conway (13.8 mi) 23851 Franklin (14.4 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,166
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	41.86 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.6116
Longitude	-77.2038
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,166

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$44,050

Median household income

$26,622

Per capita income

$136,900

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

20.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	361	31.0%
18 and over	805	69.0%
65 and over	156	13.4%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 40.9%

White 35.9%

Two or more races 16.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	513	40.9%
White	450	35.9%
Two or more races	203	16.2%
Hispanic or Latino	89	7.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 21.7%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	21.7%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$44,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,900
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.8%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Fuel oil	9.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	94	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	216	48.3%
Households with children under 18	161	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	26.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	45.0%
Married	53.2%	27.8%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%
Widowed	2.8%	14.3%
Divorced	11.6%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	13.2%
Kindergarten	3	0.9%
Elementary school	179	54.9%
High school	56	17.2%
College / grad school	45	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.0%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Professional & management 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Information 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,067	91.5%
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)	1,166	100.0%
Born in same state	1,143	98.0%
Born in different state	856	73.4%
Foreign born	23	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	8.2%
Arab	72	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23827

What city is ZIP code 23827 in?

ZIP code 23827 is primarily assigned to Boykins, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23827 in?

ZIP code 23827 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23827 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 23827 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23827?

18% of residents in ZIP code 23827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23827?

The median home value in ZIP code 23827 is $136,900.

Does ZIP code 23827 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 23827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23827 in?

ZIP code 23827 observes the EST timezone.