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Southampton County
Drewryville, VA
23844
23844 ZIP Code — Drewryville, VA
Southampton County, Virginia
ZIP code 23844 is located in
Drewryville ,
Virginia ,
within Southampton County .
It covers approximately 43.29 square miles and serves a population of
549 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23844
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. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,863. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 23844 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
549
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
175
Geography
Land area
43.29 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
36.6765
Longitude
-77.3454
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
44.2%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
26.9%
20.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$31,863
Median household income
$1,163
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 146 26.6% 18 and over 403 73.4% 65 and over 148 27.0% Median age 37.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
68.5%
Group Count % Black or African American 376 68.5% White 135 24.6% Two or more races 38 6.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
44.2%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
26.9%
20.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $25k–$35k 55.6% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 3.7% $100k–$150k 2.3% Median income $31,863
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,163 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 30.5% Single-family detached 48.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 51.1% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.6% 1990–1999 49.8% 1980–1989 13.8% 1970–1979 10.0% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 61.4% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 31.5% 2 vehicles 45.8% 3 or more 22.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 84.7% Propane / LP gas 12.5% Fuel oil 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 115 53.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 101 46.8% Households with children under 18 48 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 108 50.0% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 7.0% Married 100.0% 46.3% Separated 0.0% 32.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 14.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
27.3%
Some college, no degree
42.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.2% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 4.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 124 95.4% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
46.1%
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 44.3% Sales & office 9.2% Natural resources & construction 3.5% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.0% Government 14.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.9% Carpool 47.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.9% Retirement income 34.7% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 13.9% Food stamps / SNAP 20.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.5% High blood pressure 46.6% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 17.3% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.9% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.1% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 43.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.2% Public insurance 71.0% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 533 97.1% 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) 549 100.0% Born in same state 549 100.0% Born in different state 451 82.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.3% Internet access 82.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23844
What city is ZIP code 23844 in?
ZIP code 23844 is primarily assigned to Drewryville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23844 in?
ZIP code 23844 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23844 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 23844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 23844 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 23844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23844?
Health data for ZIP code 23844 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23844?
The median household income in ZIP code 23844 is $31,863, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23844 in?
ZIP code 23844 observes the EST timezone.
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