23828 ZIP Code — Branchville, VA

Southampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23828 is located in Branchville, Virginia, within Southampton County. It covers approximately 41.11 square miles and serves a population of 658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,208. 75% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 23828 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

658

population

41.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Branchville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23827 Boykins (4.8 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (6.4 mi) 23844 Drewryville (6.5 mi) 27862 Pendleton (8.9 mi) 27876 Seaboard (9.5 mi) 23829 Capron (10.1 mi) 23874 Newsoms (10.2 mi) 27820 Conway (12.4 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (12.4 mi) 23847 Emporia (15.1 mi) 23837 Courtland (15.7 mi) 27818 Como (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	658
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	41.11 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.5944
Longitude	-77.2872
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	44.4%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

658

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$65,208

Median household income

$36,215

Per capita income

$181,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

336

Housing units

33.9%

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	81	12.3%
18 and over	577	87.7%
65 and over	220	33.4%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.1%

White 30.4%

Two or more races 20.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	323	49.1%
White	200	30.4%
Two or more races	135	20.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 19.6%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	19.6%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$65,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 40.6%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	23.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	3.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	37.1%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	2.5%
Female householder, no spouse	79	28.7%
Households with children under 18	34	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	65.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	7.0%
Married	57.8%	63.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	23.2%
Divorced	1.7%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	62.7%
High school	22	20.0%
College / grad school	19	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Public administration 19.8%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Retail trade 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.5%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.8%
Government	34.7%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	5.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.3%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	657	99.8%
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)	658	100.0%
Born in same state	658	100.0%
Born in different state	537	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	10.8%
Italian	21	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	2.4%
German	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23828

What city is ZIP code 23828 in?

ZIP code 23828 is primarily assigned to Branchville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23828 in?

ZIP code 23828 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23828 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 23828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23828 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 23828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23828 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 23828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23828 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23828 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23828 in?

ZIP code 23828 observes the EST timezone.