23958 ZIP Code — Pamplin, VA

Appomattox County, Virginia

ZIP code 23958 is located in Pamplin, Virginia, within Appomattox County. It covers approximately 97.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23958

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 $172,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,917. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 56% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 23958 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,851

population

97.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23958 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pamplin	Acceptable
Pamplin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23960 Prospect (4.9 mi) 23934 Cullen (8.8 mi) 24522 Appomattox (9.7 mi) 23901 Farmville (11.8 mi) 23909 Farmville (12.4 mi) 23963 Red House (12.6 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (13 mi) 23959 Phenix (16 mi) 24593 Spout Spring (17.3 mi) 23947 Keysville (18.5 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (18.6 mi) 23966 Rice (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,851
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	97.59 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	37.2763
Longitude	-78.6205
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	54.3%	45.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	34.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,851

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$46,917

Median household income

$23,627

Per capita income

$172,200

Median home value

$1,048

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,233

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

148

10–14

173

106

15–19

124

20–24

123

25–34

143

113

35–44

132

211

45–54

245

55–59

108

60–64

125

123

65–74

144

75–84

85+

105

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	719	25.2%
18 and over	2,132	74.8%
65 and over	641	22.5%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.9%

Black or African American 28%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,821	60.9%
Black or African American	836	28%
Hispanic or Latino	139	4.6%
Other race	139	4.6%
Asian	31	1%
Two or more races	24	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	45.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	34.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,200
Median rent / month	$1,048
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	63.1%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	61.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	17.5%
Wood	9.0%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	524	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	108	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	159	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	372	32.0%
Households with children under 18	296	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	495	42.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	17.5%
Married	51.8%	48.4%
Separated	0.8%	4.9%
Widowed	4.4%	13.4%
Divorced	11.2%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.3%
Kindergarten	24	3.4%
Elementary school	394	55.4%
High school	222	31.2%
College / grad school	62	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 47.0%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,788	97.8%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,830	99.3%
Born in same state	2,816	98.8%
Born in different state	2,086	73.2%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.7%
Not a US citizen	7	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	536	18.8%
French	301	10.6%
Italian	97	3.4%
Polish	10	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.2%
German	6	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	75.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23958

What city is ZIP code 23958 in?

ZIP code 23958 is primarily assigned to Pamplin, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23958 in?

ZIP code 23958 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23958 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 23958 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23958?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23958 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 23958 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 23958 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23958?

The median home value in ZIP code 23958 is $172,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 23958 in?

ZIP code 23958 observes the EST timezone.