23868 ZIP Code — Lawrenceville, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23868 is located in Lawrenceville, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 120.46 square miles and serves a population of 6,420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $48,620. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23868 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.

6,420

population

120.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawrenceville	Acceptable
Lawrenceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23856 Freeman (7.4 mi) 23843 Dolphin (9.1 mi) 23920 Brodnax (9.2 mi) 23893 White Plains (9.8 mi) 23887 Valentines (10.1 mi) 23857 Gasburg (10.6 mi) 23889 Warfield (12.7 mi) 23821 Alberta (12.9 mi) 23845 Ebony (13.2 mi) 27842 Henrico (13.8 mi) 23950 La Crosse (14.7 mi) 23950 La Crosse (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,420
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	120.46 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.7187
Longitude	-77.8145
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	58.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,420

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$48,620

Median household income

$17,839

Per capita income

$133,100

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,726

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

112

276

5–9

199

194

10–14

140

223

15–19

162

223

20–24

161

694

25–34

501

577

35–44

417

319

45–54

231

283

55–59

204

192

60–64

139

360

65–74

260

154

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,193	18.6%
18 and over	5,227	81.4%
65 and over	1,017	15.8%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.5%

White 32%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,121	63.5%
White	2,074	32%
Two or more races	183	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	66	1%
Other race	25	0.4%
Asian	12	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$48,620

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,100
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	524	29.4%
Cohabiting couple	254	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	252	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	751	42.2%
Households with children under 18	696	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	712	40.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.1%	36.4%
Married	21.1%	28.8%
Separated	3.1%	2.9%
Widowed	1.6%	15.0%
Divorced	17.1%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.3%
Kindergarten	192	13.0%
Elementary school	499	33.7%
High school	360	24.3%
College / grad school	395	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Public administration 10.0%

Professional & management 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Construction 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	33.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 47.2%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	15.9%
Cash public assistance	15.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,152	95.8%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,371	99.2%
Born in same state	6,305	98.2%
Born in different state	5,198	81.0%
Foreign born	66	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	0.8%
Not a US citizen	13	26.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	490	7.6%
French	312	4.9%
Italian	183	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.2%
English	9	0.1%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.7%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23868

What city is ZIP code 23868 in?

ZIP code 23868 is primarily assigned to Lawrenceville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23868 in?

ZIP code 23868 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23868?

27% of residents in ZIP code 23868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23868?

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 23868 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 23868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23868?

The median home value in ZIP code 23868 is $133,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 23868 in?

ZIP code 23868 observes the EST timezone.