23963 ZIP Code — Red House, VA

Charlotte County, Virginia

ZIP code 23963 is located in Red House, Virginia, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 20.77 square miles and serves a population of 292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23963

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 23963 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

292

population

20.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red House	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23959 Phenix (6.5 mi) 24528 Brookneal (8.4 mi) 23934 Cullen (11.2 mi) 24522 Appomattox (11.8 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (11.9 mi) 23958 Pamplin (12.6 mi) 24593 Spout Spring (13.5 mi) 24538 Concord (13.6 mi) 24554 Gladys (15.2 mi) 24588 Rustburg (16.1 mi) 23960 Prospect (17.4 mi) 23962 Randolph (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	292
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	20.77 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.1899
Longitude	-78.8214
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	12.3%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	75.4%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.3%	2.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

292

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

Median household income

$20,357

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	27.1%
18 and over	213	72.9%
65 and over	37	12.7%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.8%

Black or African American 43.2%

Group	Count	%
White	166	56.8%
Black or African American	126	43.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.3%	52.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	75.4%	30.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.3%	2.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 23.1%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 47.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.1%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	47.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 17.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	29.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	28.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.9%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.2%
Fuel oil	14.4%
Wood	26.0%
No fuel used	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	22	21.2%
Households with children under 18	34	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	23.1%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	40.0%
Married	65.2%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.5%
Divorced	6.3%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	32.3%
High school	44	67.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.7%

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Finance & real estate 18.8%

Construction 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	45.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	26.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	7.7%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	17.7%
18–64 years	37.5%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	100.0%
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)	292	100.0%
Born in same state	292	100.0%
Born in different state	267	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23963

What city is ZIP code 23963 in?

ZIP code 23963 is primarily assigned to Red House, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23963 in?

ZIP code 23963 falls within Charlotte County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23963 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 23963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23963?

18% of residents in ZIP code 23963 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23963 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 23963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23963?

Health data for ZIP code 23963 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23963 in?

ZIP code 23963 observes the EST timezone.