23943 ZIP Code — Hampden Sydney, VA
Prince Edward County, Virginia
ZIP code 23943 is located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,052 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.
About ZIP code 23943
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,052
population
0.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23943 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23943
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hampden Sydney | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,052 |
| Population density | 3,507 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2417 |
| Longitude | -78.4727 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 434 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,052
Population
3,507
People per sq mi
20.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,990
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
38
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
367
15–19
45
557
20–24
69
12
25–34
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,046 | 99.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.5%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 792 | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 58 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 5% |
| Other race | 11 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 100.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
57.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,052 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
25.3%
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Retail trade
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
12.3%
Construction
6.5%
Professional & management
6.5%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Information
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Other services
1.7%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.4% |
| Service | 33.4% |
| Sales & office | 34.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 52.5% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 5.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| High blood pressure | 16.8% |
| High cholesterol | 17.0% |
| Diabetes | 4.3% |
| Heart disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 10.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 2.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 5.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 1.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.3% |
| Public insurance | 8.4% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,052 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 25 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,041 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,033 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 720 | 68.4% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 317 | 30.1% |
| Italian | 121 | 11.5% |
| French | 86 | 8.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 25 | 2.4% |
| English | 23 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23943
What city is ZIP code 23943 in?
ZIP code 23943 is primarily assigned to Hampden Sydney, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23943 in?
ZIP code 23943 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23943?
ZIP code 23943 has an estimated population of 1,052 residents, with a density of 3,530 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23943 in?
ZIP code 23943 observes the EST timezone.