Mecklenburg County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
30,248
population (2021)
-7.6%
pop change since 2010
51117
FIPS code
Mecklenburg County ZIP code map
About Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County is located in Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,248 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.6% from 32,727 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mecklenburg County is 51117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,248 |
| 2010 population | 32,727 |
| Change | -7.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51117 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mecklenburg County
Baskerville
Boydton
Bracey
Buffalo Junction
Chase City
Clarksville
La Crosse
Nelson
Skipwith
South Hill
ZIP codes for Mecklenburg County, VA (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23915 | Baskerville | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23917 | Boydton | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23919 | Bracey | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23924 | Chase City | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23927 | Clarksville | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23950 | La Crosse | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23968 | Skipwith | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 23970 | South Hill | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 24529 | Buffalo Junction | Mecklenburg | View map |
| 24580 | Nelson | Mecklenburg | View map |
Demographics & statistics
31,159
Population
48.5
Median age
$50,171
Median household income
$31,018
Per capita income
$164,190
Median home value
$652
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
15,638
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
829
Under 5
782
709
5–9
669
909
10–14
858
796
15–19
752
819
20–24
772
1,752
25–34
1,653
1,619
35–44
1,527
1,887
45–54
1,781
1,186
55–59
1,120
1,439
60–64
1,358
2,364
65–74
2,231
1,237
75–84
1,167
485
85+
458
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,750 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 25,409 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,942 | 26.8% |
| Median age | 48.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.9%
Black or African American
32.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,483 | 61.9% |
| Black or African American | 10,341 | 32.9% |
| Two or more races | 727 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 | 1% |
| Asian | 311 | 1% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $50,171 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.7%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,190 |
| Median rent / month | $652 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 28.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 21.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% |
| Electricity | 67.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.3% |
| Fuel oil | 8.7% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,446 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 697 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,838 | 21.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,392 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,913 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,651 | 43.0% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 24.1% |
| Married | 50.5% | 48.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 16.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 420 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 392 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,444 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,356 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 829 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Public administration
7.6%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Other services
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.9%
Under 18 years
31.0%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
39.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,012 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 47.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,548 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 286 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 239 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,095 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 30,011 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,542 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 84 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,064 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 408 | 38.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,769 | 21.7% |
| French | 3,800 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 1,541 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 106 | 0.3% |
| English | 103 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 98 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 81 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 78.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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