23924 ZIP Code — Chase City, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23924 is located in Chase City, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 141.43 square miles and serves a population of 5,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23924

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 $119,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,458. 43% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 23924 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,799

population

141.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chase City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23968 Skipwith (8 mi) 23915 Baskerville (10.4 mi) 23937 Drakes Branch (10.5 mi) 23952 Lunenburg (10.8 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (11.5 mi) 23964 Red Oak (11.6 mi) 23927 Clarksville (12.6 mi) 23970 South Hill (13.6 mi) 23967 Saxe (13.7 mi) 23974 Victoria (13.9 mi) 23917 Boydton (14.3 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,799
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	141.43 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.8098
Longitude	-78.4180
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	60.2%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,799

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$45,458

Median household income

$26,915

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,759

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

225

109

5–9

140

113

10–14

145

15–19

110

192

20–24

247

251

25–34

323

260

35–44

334

232

45–54

298

241

55–59

311

295

60–64

381

309

65–74

398

207

75–84

267

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	991	17.1%
18 and over	4,808	82.9%
65 and over	1,333	23.0%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.2%

Black or African American 35.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,573	61.2%
Black or African American	2,087	35.7%
Two or more races	99	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	40	0.7%
Other race	40	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$45,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	18.4%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	55.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	13.1%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	951	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	101	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	514	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	874	35.8%
Households with children under 18	583	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	975	40.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	33.0%
Married	50.8%	36.2%
Separated	1.4%	3.7%
Widowed	1.5%	20.4%
Divorced	15.2%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	7.9%
Kindergarten	78	7.8%
Elementary school	371	37.1%
High school	169	16.9%
College / grad school	302	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.9%

Public administration 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 6.2%

Information 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Construction 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	260	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,400	93.1%
Spanish	33	0.6%
Other Indo-European	33	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,710	98.5%
Born in same state	5,710	98.5%
Born in different state	4,606	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	89	1.5%
Not a US citizen	22	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,531	26.4%
French	879	15.2%
Italian	133	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	0.3%
Polish	12	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	67.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23924

What city is ZIP code 23924 in?

ZIP code 23924 is primarily assigned to Chase City, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23924 in?

ZIP code 23924 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23924 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23924?

The median home value in ZIP code 23924 is $119,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23924?

Health data for ZIP code 23924 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23924?

The median household income in ZIP code 23924 is $45,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23924 in?

ZIP code 23924 observes the EST timezone.