Sussex County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
10,763
population (2021)
-11.0%
pop change since 2010
51183
FIPS code
Sussex County ZIP code map
About Sussex County
Sussex County is located in Virginia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,763 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11% from 12,087 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sussex County is 51183.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,763 |
| 2010 population | 12,087 |
| Change | -11.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51183 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sussex County
ZIP codes for Sussex County, VA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23882 | Stony Creek | Sussex | View map |
| 23884 | Sussex | Sussex | View map |
| 23888 | Wakefield | Sussex | View map |
| 23890 | Waverly | Sussex | View map |
| 23891 | Waverly | Sussex | View map |
| 23897 | Yale | Sussex | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,705
Population
39.5
Median age
$69,255
Median household income
$32,588
Per capita income
$140,100
Median home value
$944
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
3,330
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
227
Under 5
222
262
5–9
258
325
10–14
320
269
15–19
264
431
20–24
424
727
25–34
714
445
35–44
436
621
45–54
610
212
55–59
209
400
60–64
392
536
65–74
527
322
75–84
316
119
85+
117
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,941 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 7,764 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,937 | 21.3% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
52.3%
White
41.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,168 | 52.3% |
| White | 4,138 | 41.9% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 113 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $69,255 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.7%
$50k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
19.3%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,100 |
| Median rent / month | $944 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 23.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 67.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 8.4% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,469 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 255 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 621 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,300 | 35.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,013 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,359 | 38.7% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 33.5% |
| Married | 40.0% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 117 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 986 | 58.6% |
| High school | 337 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 444 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
16.2%
Construction
14.7%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Professional & management
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
27.5%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 942 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,256 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 60 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 49 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,551 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,519 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,823 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 154 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 61.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 744 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 534 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 398 | 4.1% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
| English | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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