23874 ZIP Code — Newsoms, VA

Southampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23874 is located in Newsoms, Virginia, within Southampton County. It covers approximately 46.68 square miles and serves a population of 720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23874

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $54,356. 43% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 23874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

720

population

46.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newsoms	Acceptable
Newsoms	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23827 Boykins (5.6 mi) 27818 Como (9.2 mi) 23851 Franklin (9.4 mi) 27862 Pendleton (9.4 mi) 23828 Branchville (10.2 mi) 23837 Courtland (10.4 mi) 23829 Capron (11.1 mi) 27853 Margarettsville (12.9 mi) 27855 Murfreesboro (13.2 mi) 23844 Drewryville (14.2 mi) 23878 Sedley (14.9 mi) 27820 Conway (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	720
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	46.68 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.6091
Longitude	-77.1036
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

720

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$54,356

Median household income

$36,743

Per capita income

$123,100

Median home value

$1,019

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	7.9%
18 and over	663	92.1%
65 and over	174	24.2%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.4%

Black or African American 32.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	478	66.4%
Black or African American	236	32.8%
Two or more races	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 15.7%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.7%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$54,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 40.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,100
Median rent / month	$1,019
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	128	32.9%
Female householder, no spouse	78	20.1%
Households with children under 18	33	8.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	32.1%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	24.4%
Married	63.1%	54.1%
Separated	0.6%	1.3%
Widowed	2.3%	10.4%
Divorced	12.0%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	66.7%
High school	7	11.7%
College / grad school	9	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Public administration 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 9.3%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	710	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	720	100.0%
Born in same state	720	100.0%
Born in different state	621	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	76	10.6%
French	54	7.5%
Italian	41	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	1%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23874

What city is ZIP code 23874 in?

ZIP code 23874 is primarily assigned to Newsoms, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23874 in?

ZIP code 23874 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23874 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23874?

The median home value in ZIP code 23874 is $123,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 23874?

ZIP code 23874 has an estimated population of 720 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23874?

The median household income in ZIP code 23874 is $54,356, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23874 in?

ZIP code 23874 observes the EST timezone.