23960 ZIP Code — Prospect, VA

Prince Edward County, Virginia

ZIP code 23960 is located in Prospect, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 42.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23960

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,125. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23960 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,788

population

42.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prospect	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23958 Pamplin (4.9 mi) 23901 Farmville (8.1 mi) 23909 Farmville (8.5 mi) 24522 Appomattox (12 mi) 23934 Cullen (12.5 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (14.6 mi) 23966 Rice (14.7 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (16.8 mi) 23963 Red House (17.4 mi) 23942 Green Bay (18.7 mi) 23954 Meherrin (19.2 mi) 23947 Keysville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,788
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	42.66 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	37.3203
Longitude	-78.5512
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	48.6%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,788

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$30,856

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

163

112

35–44

142

120

45–54

150

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	26.3%
18 and over	1,317	73.7%
65 and over	239	13.4%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.2%

Black or African American 29.8%

Two or more races 14.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	988	55.2%
Black or African American	534	29.8%
Two or more races	266	14.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	49	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	299	40.7%
Households with children under 18	380	51.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	174	23.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	18.7%
Married	63.5%	48.5%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.9%
Divorced	2.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	100	23.6%
Elementary school	200	47.3%
High school	42	9.9%
College / grad school	78	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Public administration 13.5%

Retail trade 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	26.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,656	92.6%
Spanish	11	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,749	97.8%
Born in same state	1,747	97.7%
Born in different state	1,440	80.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.2%
Not a US citizen	27	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	495	27.7%
Italian	100	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	5.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23960

What city is ZIP code 23960 in?

ZIP code 23960 is primarily assigned to Prospect, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23960 in?

ZIP code 23960 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23960?

18% of residents in ZIP code 23960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23960?

The median home value in ZIP code 23960 is $152,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23960?

Health data for ZIP code 23960 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23960?

ZIP code 23960 has an estimated population of 1,788 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23960 in?

ZIP code 23960 observes the EST timezone.