23901 ZIP Code — Farmville, VA
Prince Edward County, Virginia
ZIP code 23901 is located in Farmville, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 193.18 square miles and serves a population of 15,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.
About ZIP code 23901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $53,105. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,541
population
193.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Farmville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23909 Farmville (0.6 mi)
23966 Rice (6.9 mi)
23960 Prospect (8.1 mi)
23958 Pamplin (11.8 mi)
23942 Green Bay (12.5 mi)
23922 Burkeville (12.9 mi)
23954 Meherrin (15.2 mi)
23934 Cullen (15.7 mi)
23083 Jetersville (16.3 mi)
23936 Dillwyn (16.6 mi)
23040 Cumberland (17.8 mi)
23947 Keysville (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,541 |
| Population density | 80 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 193.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2963 |
| Longitude | -78.4077 |
| 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 | 53.0% | 52.3% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 29.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 14.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
15,541
Population
80
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$53,105
Median household income
$28,876
Per capita income
$218,000
Median home value
$885
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
4,406
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
383
Under 5
353
339
5–9
313
388
10–14
357
710
15–19
655
1,278
20–24
1,178
1,094
25–34
1,008
802
35–44
739
718
45–54
661
528
55–59
486
455
60–64
420
717
65–74
660
422
75–84
388
254
85+
235
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,568 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,973 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,676 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.8%
Black or African American
25.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,383 | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,039 | 25.6% |
| Two or more races | 560 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 240 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 185 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 169 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 158 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.0% | 52.3% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 29.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 14.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $53,105 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
33.5%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,000 |
| Median rent / month | $885 |
| Owner occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter occupied | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 73.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.0% |
| Fuel oil | 9.4% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,217 | 38.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 405 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 975 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,128 | 37.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,534 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,876 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.4% | 39.3% |
| Married | 36.5% | 36.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 110 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,141 | 25.6% |
| High school | 493 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,599 | 58.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Public administration
10.3%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
5.4%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 908 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,805 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 329 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 284 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,953 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,774 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,713 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 179 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 588 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 99 | 16.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,434 | 15.7% |
| French | 1,552 | 10% |
| Italian | 1,344 | 8.6% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 23 | 0.1% |
| German | 20 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 84.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23901
What city is ZIP code 23901 in?
ZIP code 23901 is primarily assigned to Farmville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23901 in?
ZIP code 23901 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23901?
ZIP code 23901 has an estimated population of 15,541 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23901?
The median household income in ZIP code 23901 is $53,105, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23901?
The median home value in ZIP code 23901 is $218,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23901 in?
ZIP code 23901 observes the EST timezone.