23878 ZIP Code — Sedley, VA

Southampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23878 is located in Sedley, Virginia, within Southampton County. It covers approximately 36.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23878

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,697. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 23878 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,569

population

36.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sedley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23837 Courtland (5.2 mi) 23888 Wakefield (9.5 mi) 23898 Zuni (9.6 mi) 23851 Franklin (10.5 mi) 23866 Ivor (11.3 mi) 23315 Carrsville (12.1 mi) 23829 Capron (12.5 mi) 23890 Waverly (13.1 mi) 23897 Yale (14.7 mi) 23874 Newsoms (14.9 mi) 23891 Waverly (15.9 mi) 23827 Boykins (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,569
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	36.62 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	36.8165
Longitude	-77.0311
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,569

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$88,697

Median household income

$39,696

Per capita income

$216,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

115

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	17.1%
18 and over	1,300	82.9%
65 and over	351	22.4%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Black or African American 9%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,407	89.4%
Black or African American	141	9%
Two or more races	16	1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$88,697

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	76.4%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	340	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	100	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	192	30.0%
Households with children under 18	161	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	37.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	8.2%
Married	52.8%	59.9%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	11.0%
Divorced	12.1%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	67	16.1%
Elementary school	162	39.0%
High school	10	2.4%
College / grad school	176	42.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Professional & management 19.3%

Construction 10.8%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Public administration 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.1%
Service	2.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	22.3%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,556	99.2%
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)	1,569	100.0%
Born in same state	1,569	100.0%
Born in different state	1,248	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	517	33%
Arab	197	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	6.8%
English	71	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23878

What city is ZIP code 23878 in?

ZIP code 23878 is primarily assigned to Sedley, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23878 in?

ZIP code 23878 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23878 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 23878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23878 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 23878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23878?

ZIP code 23878 has an estimated population of 1,569 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23878?

The median household income in ZIP code 23878 is $88,697, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23878 in?

ZIP code 23878 observes the EST timezone.