23937 ZIP Code — Drakes Branch, VA

Charlotte County, Virginia

ZIP code 23937 is located in Drakes Branch, Virginia, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 67.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,007 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23937

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $37,430. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 23937 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,007

population

67.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drakes Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23967 Saxe (5.1 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (8.2 mi) 23947 Keysville (8.2 mi) 23962 Randolph (10.3 mi) 23924 Chase City (10.5 mi) 23964 Red Oak (12.3 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (12.5 mi) 24534 Clover (12.7 mi) 23954 Meherrin (12.7 mi) 23952 Lunenburg (13.9 mi) 23968 Skipwith (14.4 mi) 23974 Victoria (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,007
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	67.40 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	36.9340
Longitude	-78.5273
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,007

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$37,430

Median household income

$19,002

Per capita income

$84,800

Median home value

$899

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

712

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

159

45–54

179

119

55–59

135

60–64

104

65–74

117

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	427	21.3%
18 and over	1,580	78.7%
65 and over	453	22.6%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Black or African American 32.6%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,271	63.3%
Black or African American	655	32.6%
Two or more races	79	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$37,430

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.5%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,800
Median rent / month	$899
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	31.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	258	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	264	34.2%
Households with children under 18	261	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	348	45.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	39.8%
Married	36.8%	27.7%
Separated	2.6%	3.0%
Widowed	13.5%	16.0%
Divorced	18.4%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 21.7%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.8%
Kindergarten	8	2.0%
Elementary school	205	51.6%
High school	147	37.0%
College / grad school	30	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 18.9%

Professional & management 10.4%

Other services 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Information 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Construction 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.8%
Service	29.1%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,878	93.6%
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)	2,007	100.0%
Born in same state	2,007	100.0%
Born in different state	1,596	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	382	19%
Italian	221	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	137	6.8%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23937

What city is ZIP code 23937 in?

ZIP code 23937 is primarily assigned to Drakes Branch, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23937 in?

ZIP code 23937 falls within Charlotte County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23937 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 23937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23937?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23937?

The median home value in ZIP code 23937 is $84,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23937?

Health data for ZIP code 23937 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23937 in?

ZIP code 23937 observes the EST timezone.