23846 ZIP Code — Elberon, VA

Surry County, Virginia

ZIP code 23846 is located in Elberon, Virginia, within Surry County. It covers approximately 42.60 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23846

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 $251,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,205. 83% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

42.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elberon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	42.60 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0652
Longitude	-76.8214
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

68.9

Median age

$84,205

Median household income

$49,148

Per capita income

$251,700

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

278

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

137

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	4.2%
18 and over	500	95.8%
65 and over	299	57.3%
Median age	68.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Black or African American 25.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	365	69.9%
Black or African American	135	25.9%
Two or more races	22	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	30.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$84,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,700
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	43.2%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.3%
2 vehicles	21.2%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	74	26.6%
Households with children under 18	13	4.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	70.5%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	3.6%
Married	71.5%	69.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	10.0%	15.4%
Divorced	0.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	25.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	25.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	10	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Retail trade 26.7%

Other services 15.2%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.1%
Retirement income	54.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	27.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	97.7%
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)	502	96.2%
Born in same state	502	96.2%
Born in different state	352	67.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	3.8%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	14.4%
French	46	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	3.8%
English	16	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.3%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23846

What city is ZIP code 23846 in?

ZIP code 23846 is primarily assigned to Elberon, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23846 in?

ZIP code 23846 falls within Surry County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23846 have a large retiree population?

83% of households in ZIP code 23846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23846 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 23846 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23846 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 23846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23846?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 23846 in?

ZIP code 23846 observes the EST timezone.