23845 ZIP Code — Ebony, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23845 is located in Ebony, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 12.07 square miles and serves a population of 327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23845

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $67,500. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23845 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

327
population
12.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23845 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23845

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City Status
Ebony Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23893 White Plains (4.3 mi) 23857 Gasburg (5.6 mi) 23950 La Crosse (7.7 mi) 23950 La Crosse (7.7 mi) 23919 Bracey (8.5 mi) 27842 Henrico (8.9 mi) 23920 Brodnax (9.2 mi) 23887 Valentines (9.8 mi) 27551 Macon (12.9 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (13.2 mi) 27563 Norlina (13.2 mi) 27850 Littleton (13.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 327
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 12.07 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 36.5905
Longitude -77.9902
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 46.4% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 23.2% 31.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 30.3% 12.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

327
Population
27
People per sq mi
66.1
Median age
$67,500
Median household income
$50,218
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
64.4%
Home ownership
22.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
193
Housing units
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
57
20–24
40
14
45–54
10
9
55–59
6
13
60–64
10
81
65–74
58
17
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over327100.0%
65 and over16851.4%
Median age66.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White327100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 23.2% 31.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 30.3% 12.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 11.6%
$10k–$15k 7.4%
$15k–$25k 28.2%
$50k–$75k 30.7%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 19.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k7.4%
$15k–$25k28.2%
$50k–$75k30.7%
$100k–$150k13.9%
$150k–$200k19.8%
Median income$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%
$50k–$100k 9.2%
$200k–$300k 30.8%
$500k–$1M 37.7%
$1M+ 11.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied64.4%
Renter occupied35.6%
Vacant23.8%
Single-family detached94.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.7%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)1.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.7%
2000–200932.8%
1990–199923.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19795.7%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195926.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier6.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms32.5%
3 bedrooms33.6%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.4%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles62.4%
3 or more10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity54.5%
Propane / LP gas10.4%
Fuel oil35.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7637.6%
Cohabiting couple5728.2%
Male householder, no spouse6934.2%
Female householder, no spouse00.0%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11657.4%
Average household size1.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.8%41.9%
Married50.3%58.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced20.9%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 15.7%
Some college, no degree 23.9%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 35.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher47.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 40.0%
Finance & real estate 21.0%
Professional & management 15.0%
Public administration 14.0%
Manufacturing 10.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts0.0%
Service29.0%
Sales & office61.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation10.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.0%
Government14.0%
Self-employed21.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 22.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 22.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.7%
Retirement income39.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure46.2%
High cholesterol40.9%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis36.6%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking12.1%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression20.2%
Fair or poor health21.2%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.5%
Visited dentist61.6%
Cholesterol screening92.8%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans329.8%
Disability%
Any disability0.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.9%
Public insurance51.4%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only327100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)327100.0%
Born in same state327100.0%
Born in different state298.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab3911.9%
Italian309.2%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian195.8%
French144.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access61.8%
Internet access92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23845

What city is ZIP code 23845 in?

ZIP code 23845 is primarily assigned to Ebony, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23845 in?

ZIP code 23845 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23845 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 23845 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23845?

22% of residents in ZIP code 23845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23845?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 23845 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 23845 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23845 in?

ZIP code 23845 observes the EST timezone.

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