23950 ZIP Code — La Crosse, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23950 is located in La Crosse, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 66.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23950

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $39,219. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,633

population

66.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Crosse	Acceptable
La Crosse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23920 Brodnax (6.1 mi) 23920 Brodnax (6.1 mi) 23919 Bracey (6.8 mi) 23919 Bracey (6.8 mi) 23970 South Hill (7.6 mi) 23970 South Hill (7.6 mi) 23845 Ebony (7.7 mi) 23845 Ebony (7.7 mi) 23893 White Plains (10.5 mi) 23893 White Plains (10.5 mi) 23917 Boydton (11.1 mi) 23917 Boydton (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,633
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	66.50 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.6788
Longitude	-78.0760
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	61.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,633

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$39,219

Median household income

$24,301

Per capita income

$173,400

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,307

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

166

10–14

167

106

15–19

107

20–24

165

25–34

167

218

35–44

220

223

45–54

224

161

55–59

162

210

60–64

212

189

65–74

191

119

75–84

119

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	769	21.2%
18 and over	2,864	78.8%
65 and over	655	18.0%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%

Black or African American 31.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,250	60.6%
Black or African American	1,174	31.6%
Two or more races	171	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	78	2.1%
Other race	23	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$39,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,400
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	86	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	459	30.5%
Female householder, no spouse	405	26.9%
Households with children under 18	488	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	31.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	28.4%
Married	38.4%	37.6%
Separated	3.6%	6.5%
Widowed	5.7%	14.7%
Divorced	13.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.0%
Kindergarten	22	3.1%
Elementary school	463	64.8%
High school	158	22.1%
College / grad school	58	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 8.6%

Construction 7.4%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Retail trade 5.2%

Information 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	32.9%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 53.5%

18 and over 31.8%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 58.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.3%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,490	96.1%
Spanish	72	2.1%
Other Indo-European	72	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,516	96.8%
Born in same state	3,512	96.7%
Born in different state	2,808	77.3%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	117	3.2%
Not a US citizen	63	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,173	32.3%
French	279	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	73.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23950

What city is ZIP code 23950 in?

ZIP code 23950 is primarily assigned to La Crosse, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23950 in?

ZIP code 23950 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23950?

37% of residents in ZIP code 23950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23950?

12% 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 23950 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 23950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23950?

Health data for ZIP code 23950 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23950 in?

ZIP code 23950 observes the EST timezone.