23954 ZIP Code — Meherrin, VA

Prince Edward County, Virginia

ZIP code 23954 is located in Meherrin, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 67.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23954

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $72,870. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 35 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 (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23954 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.

2,462

population

67.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meherrin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23947 Keysville (5 mi) 23942 Green Bay (6.1 mi) 23974 Victoria (10.3 mi) 23922 Burkeville (11.4 mi) 23952 Lunenburg (12.6 mi) 23937 Drakes Branch (12.7 mi) 23934 Cullen (14.3 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (14.6 mi) 23901 Farmville (15.2 mi) 23909 Farmville (15.4 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (16.3 mi) 23967 Saxe (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,462
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	67.22 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.0775
Longitude	-78.3827
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	61.0%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,462

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$72,870

Median household income

$25,953

Per capita income

$153,500

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

59.7%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

721

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

197

15–19

155

20–24

153

25–34

121

138

35–44

109

102

45–54

55–59

161

60–64

127

205

65–74

162

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	525	21.3%
18 and over	1,937	78.7%
65 and over	453	18.4%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.5%

White 46.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,317	53.5%
White	1,145	46.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
Median income	$72,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,500
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	59.7%
Renter occupied	40.3%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	37.3%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	70.1%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	17.0%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	141	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	134	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	164	17.6%
Households with children under 18	283	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	388	41.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	32.3%
Married	45.3%	46.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	10.1%	7.8%
Divorced	1.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	6.9%
Kindergarten	94	14.1%
Elementary school	164	24.7%
High school	196	29.5%
College / grad school	165	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Construction 18.4%

Public administration 17.5%

Retail trade 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Professional & management 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 69.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,314	94.0%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,450	99.5%
Born in same state	2,450	99.5%
Born in different state	1,639	66.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.5%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	288	11.7%
Italian	204	8.3%
Arab	136	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	81	3.3%
German	21	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23954

What city is ZIP code 23954 in?

ZIP code 23954 is primarily assigned to Meherrin, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23954 in?

ZIP code 23954 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23954?

27% of residents in ZIP code 23954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23954 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 23954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23954?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23954?

The median home value in ZIP code 23954 is $153,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 23954 in?

ZIP code 23954 observes the EST timezone.