Buckingham County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
16,947
population (2021)
-1.2%
pop change since 2010
51029
FIPS code
Buckingham County ZIP code map
About Buckingham County
Buckingham County is located in Virginia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,947 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.2% from 17,146 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Buckingham County is 51029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,947 |
| 2010 population | 17,146 |
| Change | -1.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Buckingham County
ZIP codes for Buckingham County, VA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23004 | Arvonia | Buckingham | View map |
| 23123 | New Canton | Buckingham | View map |
| 23921 | Buckingham | Buckingham | View map |
| 23936 | Dillwyn | Buckingham | View map |
| 24562 | Howardsville | Buckingham | View map |
| 24599 | Wingina | Buckingham | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,550
Population
44.8
Median age
$59,870
Median household income
$27,864
Per capita income
$145,050
Median home value
$507
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
4,733
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
296
Under 5
247
297
5–9
247
345
10–14
287
398
15–19
331
333
20–24
277
1,005
25–34
838
958
35–44
798
1,074
45–54
896
656
55–59
546
456
60–64
380
940
65–74
784
460
75–84
384
173
85+
144
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,160 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,390 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,885 | 25.6% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.4%
Black or African American
33.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,047 | 58.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,659 | 33.8% |
| Two or more races | 713 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $59,870 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.0%
$50k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,050 |
| Median rent / month | $507 |
| Owner occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.6% |
| 3 or more | 45.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 67.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 11.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,470 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 240 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 979 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,074 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,277 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,999 | 41.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 17.8% |
| Married | 47.1% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
42.6%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 160 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 925 | 55.2% |
| High school | 600 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 631 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Construction
15.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Retail trade
9.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Public administration
7.2%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Other services
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 40.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
27.0%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
33.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.3% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 840 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.9% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,007 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 209 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 63 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 145 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,268 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 13,168 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,348 | 76.5% |
| Foreign born | 100 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 282 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 189 | 45.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,709 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1,004 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 983 | 7.3% |
| English | 75 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 79.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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