23843 ZIP Code — Dolphin, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23843 is located in Dolphin, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 27.16 square miles and serves a population of 462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,714. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

462

population

27.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dolphin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23889 Warfield (4.5 mi) 23856 Freeman (6.4 mi) 23821 Alberta (7 mi) 23876 Rawlings (7 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (9.1 mi) 23872 Mc Kenney (10.3 mi) 23938 Dundas (12.7 mi) 23920 Brodnax (13 mi) 23840 Dewitt (15.9 mi) 23867 Jarratt (17.2 mi) 23824 Blackstone (18.2 mi) 23893 White Plains (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	462
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	27.16 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.8498
Longitude	-77.8058
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	41.5%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

462

Population

People per sq mi

62.9

Median age

$65,714

Median household income

$39,401

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

290

Housing units

2.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	5.2%
18 and over	438	94.8%
65 and over	229	49.6%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

Black or African American 43.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	247	53.5%
Black or African American	201	43.5%
Two or more races	11	2.4%
Asian	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 36.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	36.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$65,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	34.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	22.6%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	68	23.6%
Households with children under 18	17	5.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	54.9%
Average household size	1.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.0%	25.2%
Married	62.1%	69.4%
Separated	9.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	5.4%
Divorced	12.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 22.4%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Transportation & utilities 22.8%

Construction 14.0%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Retail trade 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 87.5%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.6%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	441	95.5%
Spanish	3	0.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	456	98.7%
Born in same state	456	98.7%
Born in different state	389	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	5.4%
French	22	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.3%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23843

What city is ZIP code 23843 in?

ZIP code 23843 is primarily assigned to Dolphin, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23843 in?

ZIP code 23843 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23843 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 23843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23843 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 23843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23843?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 23843 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 23843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 23843 in?

ZIP code 23843 observes the EST timezone.