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Surry County
Claremont, VA
23899
23899 ZIP Code — Claremont, VA
Surry County, Virginia
ZIP code 23899 is located in
Claremont ,
Virginia ,
within Surry County .
It covers approximately 2.51 square miles and serves a population of
421 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23899
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,583. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23899 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
421
Population density
168 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
181
Geography
Land area
2.51 sq mi
Water area
1.48 sq mi
Latitude
37.2225
Longitude
-76.9641
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.1%
46.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
18.5%
30.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
21.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.7%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$54,583
Median household income
$187,500
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 28 6.7% 18 and over 393 93.3% 65 and over 148 35.2% Median age 60.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 343 81.5% Black or African American 55 13.1% Two or more races 12 2.9% Asian 8 1.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.1%
46.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
18.5%
30.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
21.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.7%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 21.6% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 18.3% $150k–$200k 11.5% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $54,583
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,500 Median rent / month $1,125 Owner occupied 87.2% Renter occupied 12.8% Vacant 18.7% Single-family detached 76.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 11.9% 1990–1999 15.3% 1980–1989 16.0% 1970–1979 18.3% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 21.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.4% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 50.7% 4 bedrooms 22.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.7% 1 vehicle 17.9% 2 vehicles 39.9% 3 or more 22.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 51.8% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Fuel oil 26.6% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 108 49.5% Cohabiting couple 4 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 69 31.7% Female householder, no spouse 37 17.0% Households with children under 18 26 11.9% Households with seniors (65+) 123 56.4% Average household size 1.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.7% 13.5% Married 45.8% 60.7% Separated 0.0% 4.3% Widowed 2.1% 10.4% Divorced 39.4% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 25.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 6.5% Elementary school 18 58.1% High school 6 19.4% College / grad school 5 16.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
17.6%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Public administration
14.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Professional & management
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.6% Service 11.5% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 7.7% Production & transportation 13.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.8% Government 42.3% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.1% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 12.6% Other means 7.1% Avg commute (minutes) 36.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.2% Retirement income 59.6% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 46.2% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 16.3% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 35.7% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 59.7% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 118 30.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 27.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.7% Public insurance 47.5% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 419 99.5% Spanish 12 2.9% Other Indo-European 4 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 8 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 380 90.3% Born in same state 380 90.3% Born in different state 261 62.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 41 9.7% Not a US citizen 1 2.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 135 32.1% Arab 27 6.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 18 4.3% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.8% Internet access 74.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23899
What city is ZIP code 23899 in?
ZIP code 23899 is primarily assigned to Claremont, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23899 in?
ZIP code 23899 falls within Surry County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23899 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 23899 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23899 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 23899 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 23899 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 23899 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 23899 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 23899 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 23899 in?
ZIP code 23899 observes the EST timezone.
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