Northumberland County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
12,029
population (2021)
-2.4%
pop change since 2010
51133
FIPS code
Northumberland County ZIP code map
About Northumberland County
Northumberland County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,029 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.4% from 12,330 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Northumberland County is 51133.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,029 |
| 2010 population | 12,330 |
| Change | -2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51133 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Northumberland County
ZIP codes for Northumberland County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22432 | Burgess | Northumberland | View map |
| 22435 | Callao | Northumberland | View map |
| 22456 | Edwardsville | Northumberland | View map |
| 22473 | Heathsville | Northumberland | View map |
| 22511 | Lottsburg | Northumberland | View map |
| 22530 | Ophelia | Northumberland | View map |
| 22539 | Reedville | Northumberland | View map |
| 22579 | Wicomico Church | Northumberland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,279
Population
56.9
Median age
$65,293
Median household income
$42,854
Per capita income
$251,400
Median home value
$354
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
9,433
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
193
Under 5
230
222
5–9
264
297
10–14
354
385
15–19
460
317
20–24
378
416
25–34
497
515
35–44
614
511
45–54
610
445
55–59
532
706
60–64
843
1,294
65–74
1,545
950
75–84
1,133
259
85+
309
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,057 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,222 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,490 | 41.7% |
| Median age | 56.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.8%
Black or African American
20.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,111 | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,967 | 20.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,045 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 425 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
25.2%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $65,293 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
35.4%
$500k–$1M
14.6%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,400 |
| Median rent / month | $354 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 40.4% |
| Single-family detached | 85.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% |
| Electricity | 75.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 10.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,949 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 244 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,390 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,763 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 852 | 12.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,888 | 62.5% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 18.2% |
| Married | 50.6% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 25.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 13.5% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 894 | 27.0% |
| High school | 689 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 639 | 15.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
27.0%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Retail trade
7.9%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Information
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 30.8% |
| Sales & office | 11.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
39.1%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
33.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.4% |
| Retirement income | 47.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 9.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,201 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 22.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.3% |
| Public insurance | 54.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,856 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 129 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 67 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,901 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 13,816 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,418 | 60.1% |
| Foreign born | 85 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 378 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 316 | 91.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,323 | 16.3% |
| Arab | 2,137 | 15% |
| Italian | 1,606 | 11.2% |
| German | 108 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 77 | 0.5% |
| English | 41 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.4% |
| Internet access | 86.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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