23920 ZIP Code — Brodnax, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23920 is located in Brodnax, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 127.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23920

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,319) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 23920 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,756

population

127.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brodnax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23950 La Crosse (6.1 mi) 23950 La Crosse (6.1 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (9.2 mi) 23845 Ebony (9.2 mi) 23893 White Plains (9.3 mi) 23857 Gasburg (11.3 mi) 23821 Alberta (11.4 mi) 23970 South Hill (11.5 mi) 23919 Bracey (12.6 mi) 23843 Dolphin (13 mi) 23938 Dundas (13.1 mi) 23887 Valentines (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,756
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	127.65 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.7241
Longitude	-77.9805
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	54.0%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,756

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$56,319

Median household income

$34,158

Per capita income

$144,300

Median home value

$1,127

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,337

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

117

146

35–44

141

292

45–54

283

55–59

104

60–64

102

167

65–74

162

119

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	384	13.9%
18 and over	2,372	86.1%
65 and over	747	27.1%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.4%

Black or African American 43.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,411	49.4%
Black or African American	1,245	43.6%
Hispanic or Latino	98	3.4%
Two or more races	57	2%
Other race	43	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$56,319

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,300
Median rent / month	$1,127
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	63.4%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Fuel oil	11.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	636	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	158	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	197	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	274	21.7%
Households with children under 18	380	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	515	40.7%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	31.1%
Married	51.7%	51.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	6.5%	10.6%
Divorced	11.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 22.5%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.8%
Kindergarten	102	22.7%
Elementary school	123	27.3%
High school	106	23.6%
College / grad school	102	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.8%

Transportation & utilities 19.0%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Construction 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 1.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	10.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	32.3%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,714	98.5%
Spanish	15	0.6%
Other Indo-European	15	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,690	97.6%
Born in same state	2,661	96.6%
Born in different state	2,248	81.6%
Foreign born	29	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	66	2.4%
Not a US citizen	6	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	294	10.7%
French	275	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	3.4%
English	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23920

What city is ZIP code 23920 in?

ZIP code 23920 is primarily assigned to Brodnax, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23920 in?

ZIP code 23920 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23920 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 23920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23920 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 23920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23920 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23920?

The median home value in ZIP code 23920 is $144,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 23920 in?

ZIP code 23920 observes the EST timezone.