23944 ZIP Code — Kenbridge, VA

Lunenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23944 is located in Kenbridge, Virginia, within Lunenburg County. It covers approximately 127.76 square miles and serves a population of 3,781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $57,500. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,781

population

127.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23952 Lunenburg (5.2 mi) 23974 Victoria (6 mi) 23938 Dundas (8.9 mi) 23970 South Hill (11 mi) 23821 Alberta (14.3 mi) 23915 Baskerville (14.4 mi) 23924 Chase City (14.6 mi) 23954 Meherrin (16.3 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.6 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.6 mi) 23920 Brodnax (16.7 mi) 23930 Crewe (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,781
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	127.76 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.9039
Longitude	-78.1824
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	55.8%	57.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	11.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,781

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$57,500

Median household income

$24,710

Per capita income

$113,400

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,523

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

112

136

5–9

143

176

10–14

186

112

15–19

118

132

20–24

139

161

25–34

171

190

35–44

202

186

45–54

197

126

55–59

134

60–64

275

65–74

290

118

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	976	25.8%
18 and over	2,805	74.2%
65 and over	893	23.6%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 38.2%

White 31.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

Other race 10.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,693	38.2%
White	1,404	31.7%
Hispanic or Latino	646	14.6%
Other race	452	10.2%
Two or more races	230	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	57.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	11.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,400
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	50.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	20.8%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	619	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	173	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	615	43.2%
Households with children under 18	404	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	644	45.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	28.8%
Married	56.7%	42.1%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	10.9%
Divorced	4.6%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.6%
Kindergarten	167	17.1%
Elementary school	373	38.2%
High school	274	28.1%
College / grad school	107	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 14.5%

Public administration 14.0%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	35.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 39.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,563	94.2%
Spanish	385	10.8%
Other Indo-European	385	10.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,362	88.9%
Born in same state	3,324	87.9%
Born in different state	2,586	68.4%
Foreign born	38	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	419	11.1%
Not a US citizen	5	1.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	464	12.3%
French	130	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	1.2%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	61.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23944

What city is ZIP code 23944 in?

ZIP code 23944 is primarily assigned to Kenbridge, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23944 in?

ZIP code 23944 falls within Lunenburg County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23944 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 23944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23944?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 23944 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23944?

The median home value in ZIP code 23944 is $113,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 23944 in?

ZIP code 23944 observes the EST timezone.