23881 ZIP Code — Spring Grove, VA

Surry County, Virginia

ZIP code 23881 is located in Spring Grove, Virginia, within Surry County. It covers approximately 108.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23881

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,469. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23881 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,315

population

108.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23839 Dendron (9.1 mi) 23030 Charles City (11.8 mi) 23185 Williamsburg (13.3 mi) 23883 Surry (13.4 mi) 23842 Disputanta (13.4 mi) 23891 Waverly (13.4 mi) 23186 Williamsburg (14.5 mi) 23860 Hopewell (14.6 mi) 23168 Toano (15.1 mi) 23140 Providence Forge (15.9 mi) 23890 Waverly (16 mi) 23875 Prince George (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,315
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	108.50 sq mi
Water area	17.69 sq mi
Latitude	37.2049
Longitude	-76.9750
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,315

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$60,469

Median household income

$30,820

Per capita income

$259,200

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

962

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

160

25–34

126

140

35–44

110

139

45–54

109

104

55–59

187

60–64

146

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	445	19.2%
18 and over	1,870	80.8%
65 and over	323	14.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%

Black or African American 46.3%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,233	53.3%
Black or African American	1,071	46.3%
Two or more races	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	21.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$60,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,200
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	23.5%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	36	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	242	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	283	29.3%
Households with children under 18	261	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	26.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	22.6%
Married	38.4%	43.3%
Separated	4.7%	5.4%
Widowed	0.0%	17.2%
Divorced	11.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	7.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	179	42.8%
High school	98	23.4%
College / grad school	110	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Wholesale trade 9.4%

Public administration 7.8%

Other services 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Construction 4.7%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	17.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	17.8%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,118	91.5%
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)	2,297	99.2%
Born in same state	2,236	96.6%
Born in different state	1,738	75.1%
Foreign born	61	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	367	15.9%
French	199	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23881

What city is ZIP code 23881 in?

ZIP code 23881 is primarily assigned to Spring Grove, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23881 in?

ZIP code 23881 falls within Surry County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23881?

23% of residents in ZIP code 23881 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23881 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 23881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23881 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23881?

ZIP code 23881 has an estimated population of 2,315 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23881 in?

ZIP code 23881 observes the EST timezone.