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Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie, VA
23841
23841 ZIP Code — Dinwiddie, VA
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
ZIP code 23841 is located in
Dinwiddie ,
Virginia ,
within Dinwiddie County .
It covers approximately 75.59 square miles and serves a population of
2,817 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23841
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 $219,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($59,706) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 23841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,817
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
75.59 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
37.0443
Longitude
-77.5527
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.0%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
11.8%
6.6%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$59,706
Median household income
$219,400
Median home value
$1,319
Median monthly rent
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 476 16.9% 18 and over 2,341 83.1% 65 and over 597 21.2% Median age 43.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
33.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,811 64.3% Black or African American 952 33.8% Two or more races 35 1.2% Asian 14 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.0%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
11.8%
6.6%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 3.4% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 22.1% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 30.5% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $59,706
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $219,400 Median rent / month $1,319 Owner occupied 87.6% Renter occupied 12.4% Vacant 6.4% Single-family detached 93.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.8% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.2% 2010–2019 12.9% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 29.4% 1980–1989 5.9% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 10.1% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 10.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 12.3% 3 bedrooms 66.3% 4 bedrooms 21.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 18.7% 2 vehicles 39.8% 3 or more 39.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 77.9% Propane / LP gas 8.0% Fuel oil 5.9% No fuel used 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 622 48.7% Cohabiting couple 27 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 183 14.3% Female householder, no spouse 446 34.9% Households with children under 18 363 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 412 32.2% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 27.6% Married 57.2% 45.2% Separated 0.0% 4.9% Widowed 8.5% 10.2% Divorced 4.0% 12.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 27.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 4.6% Kindergarten 23 5.5% Elementary school 184 44.1% High school 100 24.0% College / grad school 91 21.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Public administration
13.0%
Professional & management
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.5% Service 11.7% Sales & office 26.6% Natural resources & construction 6.4% Production & transportation 22.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.6% Government 20.9% Self-employed 3.1% Unpaid family workers 1.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.7% Carpool 10.5% Public transit 0.4% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 22.2% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.2% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 65.8% Cholesterol screening 91.8% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 211 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 8.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.4% 65 and over 25.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.1% Public insurance 27.0% No insurance 9.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,651 94.1% 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) 2,803 99.5% Born in same state 2,785 98.9% Born in different state 2,168 77.0% Foreign born 18 0.6% Naturalized citizen 14 0.5% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 268 9.5% Arab 146 5.2% Italian 88 3.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 25 0.9% English 17 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23841
What city is ZIP code 23841 in?
ZIP code 23841 is primarily assigned to Dinwiddie, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23841 in?
ZIP code 23841 falls within Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23841 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 23841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 23841?
ZIP code 23841 has an estimated population of 2,817 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23841?
The median household income in ZIP code 23841 is $59,706, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23841?
The median home value in ZIP code 23841 is $219,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 23841 in?
ZIP code 23841 observes the EST timezone.
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