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Emporia City County
Emporia, VA
23847
23847 ZIP Code — Emporia, VA
Emporia City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23847 is located in
Emporia ,
Virginia ,
within Emporia City County .
It covers approximately 275.11 square miles and serves a population of
13,466 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 434 .
About ZIP code 23847
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 $130,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $43,840. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 23847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
13,466
Population density
49 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
595
Geography
Land area
275.11 sq mi
Water area
1.49 sq mi
Latitude
36.6884
Longitude
-77.5329
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
434
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
59.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
27.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
11.1%
26.3%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$43,840
Median household income
$130,500
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,324 24.7% 18 and over 10,142 75.3% 65 and over 2,584 19.2% Median age 40.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
58.4%
Group Count % Black or African American 8,097 58.4% White 4,001 28.9% Two or more races 1,211 8.7% Hispanic or Latino 394 2.8% Other race 99 0.7% Asian 52 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
59.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
27.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
11.1%
26.3%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 15.0% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 5.2% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $43,840
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $130,500 Median rent / month $931 Owner occupied 57.2% Renter occupied 42.8% Vacant 20.9% Single-family detached 75.7% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 14.0% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 13.1% 1950–1959 12.5% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 11.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 56.4% 4 bedrooms 12.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.3% 1 vehicle 34.9% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 26.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 69.0% Propane / LP gas 12.2% Fuel oil 13.1% Wood 3.1% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,594 32.1% Cohabiting couple 460 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 768 15.5% Female householder, no spouse 2,141 43.1% Households with children under 18 1,661 33.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,946 39.2% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.0% 33.5% Married 39.4% 32.2% Separated 2.8% 3.4% Widowed 2.6% 14.3% Divorced 11.2% 16.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.7% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 145 5.0% Kindergarten 66 2.3% Elementary school 1,560 53.8% High school 791 27.3% College / grad school 339 11.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.6%
Public administration
9.3%
Professional & management
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.4% Service 28.2% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 7.4% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.1% Government 20.5% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.5% Walk 1.9% Work from home 2.8% Other means 5.1% Avg commute (minutes) 24.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.2% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 11.3% Cash public assistance 12.0% Food stamps / SNAP 25.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.0% High blood pressure 45.8% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 16.4% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.3% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 23.4% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 19.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 628 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 19.8% Under 18 10.6% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 38.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.2% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 6.5% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 12,618 93.7% Spanish 290 2.3% Other Indo-European 135 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.1% Other languages 44 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,961 96.2% Born in same state 12,749 94.7% Born in different state 9,667 71.8% Foreign born 212 1.6% Naturalized citizen 505 3.8% Not a US citizen 251 49.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 824 6.1% Arab 575 4.3% Italian 574 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 9 0.1% Dutch 9 0.1% Polish 7 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.9% Internet access 88.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23847
What city is ZIP code 23847 in?
ZIP code 23847 is primarily assigned to Emporia, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23847 in?
ZIP code 23847 falls within Greensville County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23847 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 23847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23847?
The median home value in ZIP code 23847 is $130,500.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23847?
Health data for ZIP code 23847 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23847?
The median household income in ZIP code 23847 is $43,840, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23847 in?
ZIP code 23847 observes the EST timezone.
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