23879 ZIP Code — Skippers, VA

Greensville County, Virginia

ZIP code 23879 is located in Skippers, Virginia, within Greensville County. It covers approximately 34.31 square miles and serves a population of 580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23879

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($56,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23879 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

580

population

34.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skippers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23847 Emporia (7.3 mi) 27866 Pleasant Hill (8.4 mi) 27831 Garysburg (8.6 mi) 27832 Gaston (9 mi) 23887 Valentines (12.4 mi) 27890 Weldon (12.7 mi) 27876 Seaboard (13.1 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (14.1 mi) 23844 Drewryville (14.8 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (15 mi) 23856 Freeman (15.2 mi) 27842 Henrico (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	580
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	34.31 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.5944
Longitude	-77.5919
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	53.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	18.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

580

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$56,667

Median household income

$44,441

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	17.8%
18 and over	477	82.2%
65 and over	95	16.4%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Black or African American 21%

Two or more races 8.4%

Group	Count	%
White	409	70.5%
Black or African American	122	21%
Two or more races	49	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	53.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	18.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$56,667

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 51.5%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	32.3%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	51.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	92	33.1%
Households with children under 18	101	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	24.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.8%	15.1%
Married	76.7%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	8.9%
Widowed	6.4%	17.1%
Divorced	10.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	26.4%
Kindergarten	40	37.7%
Elementary school	9	8.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	29	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.0%

Finance & real estate 17.0%

Public administration 16.1%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	6.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	90.7%
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)	580	100.0%
Born in same state	580	100.0%
Born in different state	314	54.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23879

What city is ZIP code 23879 in?

ZIP code 23879 is primarily assigned to Skippers, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23879 in?

ZIP code 23879 falls within Greensville County, Virginia.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23879?

Health data for ZIP code 23879 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23879?

ZIP code 23879 has an estimated population of 580 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23879?

The median household income in ZIP code 23879 is $56,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23879 in?

ZIP code 23879 observes the EST timezone.