23966 ZIP Code — Rice, VA

Prince Edward County, Virginia

ZIP code 23966 is located in Rice, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. It covers approximately 59.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23966

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 $193,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,625. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23966 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,955

population

59.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23909 Farmville (6.3 mi) 23901 Farmville (6.9 mi) 23922 Burkeville (9.3 mi) 23083 Jetersville (9.4 mi) 23942 Green Bay (11.8 mi) 23960 Prospect (14.7 mi) 23040 Cumberland (15.2 mi) 23930 Crewe (15.6 mi) 23954 Meherrin (16.8 mi) 23002 Amelia Court House (17.8 mi) 23958 Pamplin (18.6 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,955
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	59.49 sq mi
Water area	1.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.3070
Longitude	-78.2837
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	35.3%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,955

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$61,625

Median household income

$35,078

Per capita income

$193,900

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

848

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

117

35–44

215

45–54

150

55–59

60–64

182

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	17.0%
18 and over	1,623	83.0%
65 and over	433	22.1%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59%

Black or African American 28.1%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,173	59%
Black or African American	559	28.1%
Two or more races	180	9%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.7%
Asian	26	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	52.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	29.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 33.7%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	33.7%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$61,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,900
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	61	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	254	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	155	18.6%
Households with children under 18	252	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	34.1%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	12.6%
Married	38.6%	64.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	9.1%
Divorced	19.8%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.1%
Kindergarten	11	2.7%
Elementary school	148	36.0%
High school	129	31.4%
College / grad school	94	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%

Public administration 16.6%

Other services 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Retail trade 8.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Construction 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,870	95.7%
Spanish	34	1.8%
Other Indo-European	34	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,921	98.3%
Born in same state	1,921	98.3%
Born in different state	1,448	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.7%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	18.2%
Arab	184	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	3.1%
German	28	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	74.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23966

What city is ZIP code 23966 in?

ZIP code 23966 is primarily assigned to Rice, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23966 in?

ZIP code 23966 falls within Prince Edward County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23966 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 23966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23966?

The median home value in ZIP code 23966 is $193,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 23966?

ZIP code 23966 has an estimated population of 1,955 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23966?

The median household income in ZIP code 23966 is $61,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23966 in?

ZIP code 23966 observes the EST timezone.