23839 ZIP Code — Dendron, VA

Surry County, Virginia

ZIP code 23839 is located in Dendron, Virginia, within Surry County. It covers approximately 34.35 square miles and serves a population of 892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23839

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 $221,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,208. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23839 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

892

population

34.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dendron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23881 Spring Grove (9.1 mi) 23888 Wakefield (9.8 mi) 23883 Surry (10.4 mi) 23891 Waverly (10.6 mi) 23866 Ivor (11.8 mi) 23890 Waverly (11.9 mi) 23185 Williamsburg (14.5 mi) 23430 Smithfield (14.7 mi) 23186 Williamsburg (16.8 mi) 23842 Disputanta (16.9 mi) 23898 Zuni (17.5 mi) 23604 Fort Eustis (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	892
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	34.35 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.0814
Longitude	-76.9173
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	42.6%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

892

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$95,208

Median household income

$37,896

Per capita income

$221,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	17.8%
18 and over	733	82.2%
65 and over	231	25.9%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.3%

White 41%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	508	56.3%
White	370	41%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.2%
Other race	9	1%
Two or more races	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	42.6%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 16.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	16.6%
Median income	$95,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	10.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	19	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	114	38.5%
Households with children under 18	102	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	44.6%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	31.7%
Married	51.7%	32.8%
Separated	0.8%	2.0%
Widowed	0.3%	18.5%
Divorced	4.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	4.3%
Elementary school	66	28.4%
High school	76	32.8%
College / grad school	80	34.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 13.1%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Public administration 7.4%

Other services 6.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	18.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 1.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	880	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	892	100.0%
Born in same state	892	100.0%
Born in different state	761	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	13.5%
French	78	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	3.7%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23839

What city is ZIP code 23839 in?

ZIP code 23839 is primarily assigned to Dendron, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23839 in?

ZIP code 23839 falls within Surry County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23839 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 23839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23839 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23839 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23839?

ZIP code 23839 has an estimated population of 892 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23839 in?

ZIP code 23839 observes the EST timezone.