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Brunswick County
Gasburg, VA
23857
23857 ZIP Code — Gasburg, VA
Brunswick County, Virginia
ZIP code 23857 is located in
Gasburg ,
Virginia ,
within Brunswick County .
It covers approximately 14.41 square miles and serves a population of
399 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 434 .
About ZIP code 23857
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23857 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
399
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
14.41 sq mi
Water area
0.56 sq mi
Latitude
36.5775
Longitude
-77.8911
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
434
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.4%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
47.9%
31.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
12.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 84 21.1% 18 and over 315 78.9% 65 and over 99 24.8% Median age 47.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 367 92% Black or African American 30 7.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.4%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
47.9%
31.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
12.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
11.6%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 12.4% $50k–$75k 24.8% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 9.8% $150k–$200k 19.6% $200k+ 26.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 45.8% Renter occupied 54.2% Vacant 23.1% Single-family detached 81.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 31.2% 1990–1999 37.7% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 2.5% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 12.1% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 86.4% 4 bedrooms 13.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 12.4% 2 vehicles 3.9% 3 or more 80.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 66.0% Propane / LP gas 21.6% Wood 12.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 109 71.2% Cohabiting couple 11 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 19 12.4% Female householder, no spouse 14 9.2% Households with children under 18 87 56.9% Households with seniors (65+) 36 23.5% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.1% 6.0% Married 66.7% 77.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.0% 0.0% Divorced 6.2% 16.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
2.3%
Graduate / professional
35.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.0% Bachelor's or higher 57.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 21.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 54 61.4% High school 11 12.5% College / grad school 4 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Public administration
18.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.1% Service 6.6% Sales & office 34.9% Natural resources & construction 9.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.8% Government 18.9% Self-employed 11.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.0% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 23.5% Retirement income 16.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 43.9% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 35.4% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 28.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 20.4% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.4% Visited dentist 61.8% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 24.4%
Disability % Any disability 10.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.3% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.4% Public insurance 43.4% No insurance 16.8% Uninsured under 19 22.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 380 95.2% 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) 399 100.0% Born in same state 391 98.0% Born in different state 250 62.7% Foreign born 8 2.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 97 24.3% Arab 54 13.5% Italian 38 9.5%
Ancestry Count % German 19 4.8% English 16 4% Dutch 6 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23857
What city is ZIP code 23857 in?
ZIP code 23857 is primarily assigned to Gasburg, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23857 in?
ZIP code 23857 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23857?
57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 23857 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 23857 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23857?
Health data for ZIP code 23857 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 23857?
ZIP code 23857 has an estimated population of 399 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23857 in?
ZIP code 23857 observes the EST timezone.
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