Prince Edward County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
21,932
population (2021)
-6.1%
pop change since 2010
51147
FIPS code
Prince Edward County ZIP code map
About Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is located in Virginia and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,932 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.1% from 23,368 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Prince Edward County is 51147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,932 |
| 2010 population | 23,368 |
| Change | -6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51147 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Prince Edward County
ZIP codes for Prince Edward County, VA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23901 | Farmville | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23909 | Farmville | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23942 | Green Bay | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23943 | Hampden Sydney | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23954 | Meherrin | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23960 | Prospect | Prince Edward | View map |
| 23966 | Rice | Prince Edward | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,734
Population
37.3
Median age
$56,384
Median household income
$29,399
Per capita income
$182,317
Median home value
$826
Median monthly rent
72.1%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
8,379
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
682
Under 5
596
683
5–9
598
788
10–14
689
1,170
15–19
1,024
1,440
20–24
1,261
1,709
25–34
1,496
1,461
35–44
1,278
1,487
45–54
1,302
824
55–59
722
931
60–64
815
1,388
65–74
1,214
746
75–84
653
414
85+
363
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,831 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 20,903 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,778 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.8%
Black or African American
28.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,423 | 62.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,478 | 28.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,030 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 297 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 185 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $56,384 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,317 |
| Median rent / month | $826 |
| Owner occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter occupied | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 17.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 70.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.1% |
| Fuel oil | 8.6% |
| Wood | 7.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,234 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 745 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,684 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,208 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,863 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,438 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 22.1% |
| Married | 51.3% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 197 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 12.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,089 | 38.4% |
| High school | 1,109 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,004 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Public administration
18.8%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Other services
6.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 24.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.5% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,513 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,456 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 417 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 361 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,921 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,713 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 18,131 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 208 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 813 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 298 | 69.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,965 | 15.4% |
| French | 2,662 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 1,842 | 7.2% |
| Polish | 106 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 75 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.2% |
| English | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 83.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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