23840 ZIP Code — Dewitt, VA

Dinwiddie County, Virginia

ZIP code 23840 is located in Dewitt, Virginia, within Dinwiddie County. It covers approximately 52.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23840

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,632. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 23840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,421

population

52.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dewitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23841 Dinwiddie (5.8 mi) 23872 Mc Kenney (5.9 mi) 23850 Ford (9.6 mi) 23885 Sutherland (10.2 mi) 23833 Church Road (11.3 mi) 23889 Warfield (11.6 mi) 23894 Wilsons (11.6 mi) 23876 Rawlings (12.1 mi) 23805 Petersburg (14.7 mi) 23830 Carson (15.3 mi) 23803 Petersburg (15.3 mi) 23843 Dolphin (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,421
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	52.30 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.0465
Longitude	-77.6581
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	27.7%	35.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	32.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	6.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,421

Population

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

$84,632

Median household income

$37,227

Per capita income

$192,200

Median home value

$1,244

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	17.5%
18 and over	1,173	82.5%
65 and over	457	32.2%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Black or African American 18.1%

Asian 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,126	79.2%
Black or African American	257	18.1%
Asian	38	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	35.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	32.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	6.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	24.6%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$84,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,200
Median rent / month	$1,244
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	17.8%
No fuel used	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	111	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	105	17.3%
Households with children under 18	135	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	46.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	12.7%
Married	72.6%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	13.0%
Divorced	4.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	157	77.0%
High school	20	9.8%
College / grad school	15	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 14.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	33.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	56.5

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 64.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	15.7%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	26.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,389	97.7%
Spanish	19	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.9%
Other languages	7	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,378	97.0%
Born in same state	1,324	93.2%
Born in different state	925	65.1%
Foreign born	54	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	43	3.0%
Not a US citizen	43	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	158	11.1%
French	97	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	96	6.8%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23840

What city is ZIP code 23840 in?

ZIP code 23840 is primarily assigned to Dewitt, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23840 in?

ZIP code 23840 falls within Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23840 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 23840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23840 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 23840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23840 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 23840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23840?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 23840 in?

ZIP code 23840 observes the EST timezone.