23830 ZIP Code — Carson, VA

Dinwiddie County, Virginia

ZIP code 23830 is located in Carson, Virginia, within Dinwiddie County. It covers approximately 50.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23830

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $109,207. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% 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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23830 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,874

population

50.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23805 Petersburg (6.9 mi) 23882 Stony Creek (7.4 mi) 23841 Dinwiddie (9.5 mi) 23842 Disputanta (13.3 mi) 23803 Petersburg (13.7 mi) 23897 Yale (14.4 mi) 23801 Fort Lee (15.1 mi) 23806 Virginia State University (15.2 mi) 23870 Jarratt (15.3 mi) 23840 Dewitt (15.3 mi) 23885 Sutherland (15.4 mi) 23890 Waverly (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,874
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	50.34 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.0197
Longitude	-77.3834
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	35.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	49.8%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,874

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$109,207

Median household income

$42,194

Per capita income

$277,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

657

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

132

20–24

106

25–34

127

35–44

102

145

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	381	20.3%
18 and over	1,493	79.7%
65 and over	440	23.5%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.7%

Black or African American 20.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,362	72.7%
Black or African American	388	20.7%
Two or more races	105	5.6%
Asian	19	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	35.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	49.8%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 4.5%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	4.5%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	20.5%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$109,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 39.6%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	1.5%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	8.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	16.5%
3 or more	62.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	66.6%
Cohabiting couple	70	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	74	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	81	12.0%
Households with children under 18	206	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	45.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	9.9%
Married	54.4%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	13.5%
Divorced	8.4%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	15.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	188	50.7%
High school	54	14.6%
College / grad school	71	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Professional & management 20.0%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.2%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,800	96.1%
Spanish	37	2.1%
Other Indo-European	18	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,874	100.0%
Born in same state	1,874	100.0%
Born in different state	1,668	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	231	12.3%
French	207	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23830

What city is ZIP code 23830 in?

ZIP code 23830 is primarily assigned to Carson, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23830 in?

ZIP code 23830 falls within Prince George County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23830 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 23830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23830 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 23830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23830 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 23830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23830?

The median household income in ZIP code 23830 is $109,207, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23830 in?

ZIP code 23830 observes the EST timezone.