23959 ZIP Code — Phenix, VA

Charlotte County, Virginia

ZIP code 23959 is located in Phenix, Virginia, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 53.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23959

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 $140,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,361. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 33 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 (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 23959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,478

population

53.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phenix	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24528 Brookneal (4.2 mi) 23963 Red House (6.5 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (8.7 mi) 23934 Cullen (10.5 mi) 23962 Randolph (11.2 mi) 24577 Nathalie (12.9 mi) 24534 Clover (15.1 mi) 23967 Saxe (15.7 mi) 24554 Gladys (15.9 mi) 23958 Pamplin (16 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (17 mi) 24522 Appomattox (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,478
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	53.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0975
Longitude	-78.8043
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	43.0%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,478

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$72,361

Median household income

$28,464

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

586

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	317	21.4%
18 and over	1,161	78.6%
65 and over	358	24.2%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Black or African American 22.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,106	74.8%
Black or African American	330	22.3%
Two or more races	34	2.3%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$72,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 40.8%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	13.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	74	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	129	24.1%
Households with children under 18	159	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	40.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	14.0%
Married	43.3%	60.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	0.0%	23.0%
Divorced	20.4%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.4%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	143	55.0%
High school	86	33.1%
College / grad school	15	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Public administration 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 4.7%

Information 4.6%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	21.5%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,405	95.1%
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)	1,478	100.0%
Born in same state	1,478	100.0%
Born in different state	1,254	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	357	24.2%
French	235	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	7.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23959

What city is ZIP code 23959 in?

ZIP code 23959 is primarily assigned to Phenix, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23959 in?

ZIP code 23959 falls within Charlotte County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23959?

22% of residents in ZIP code 23959 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23959 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 23959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23959?

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 23959?

The median home value in ZIP code 23959 is $140,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 23959 in?

ZIP code 23959 observes the EST timezone.