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Dinwiddie County
Sutherland, VA
23885
23885 ZIP Code — Sutherland, VA
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
ZIP code 23885 is located in
Sutherland ,
Virginia ,
within Dinwiddie County .
It covers approximately 34.17 square miles and serves a population of
2,573 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23885
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($95,668) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 23885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,573
Population density
75 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
34.17 sq mi
Water area
0.94 sq mi
Latitude
37.1797
Longitude
-77.5768
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
28.9%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.4%
6.6%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$95,668
Median household income
$261,400
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 403 15.7% 18 and over 2,170 84.3% 65 and over 560 21.8% Median age 48.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,824 67.3% Black or African American 480 17.7% Two or more races 215 7.9% Hispanic or Latino 136 5% Asian 38 1.4% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
28.9%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.4%
6.6%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 2.1% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 11.2% $75k–$100k 14.4% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 16.3% Median income $95,668
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $261,400 Median rent / month $792 Owner occupied 91.3% Renter occupied 8.7% Vacant 10.4% Single-family detached 94.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.5% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.9% 2000–2009 15.4% 1990–1999 12.3% 1980–1989 21.4% 1970–1979 25.6% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 8.6% 3 bedrooms 58.2% 4 bedrooms 28.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 13.8% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 55.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 76.5% Propane / LP gas 16.2% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 2.3% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 611 55.4% Cohabiting couple 112 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 187 17.0% Female householder, no spouse 193 17.5% Households with children under 18 269 24.4% Households with seniors (65+) 403 36.5% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 23.5% Married 55.2% 56.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.5% 10.7% Divorced 10.0% 9.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 1.8% Kindergarten 8 2.0% Elementary school 182 45.5% High school 88 22.0% College / grad school 115 28.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Public administration
11.1%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.6% Service 16.9% Sales & office 14.2% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 14.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.3% Government 20.3% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.1% Carpool 1.2% Public transit 2.5% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.7% Retirement income 35.2% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.0% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.4% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 221 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 23.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.9% Public insurance 35.5% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,476 96.2% Spanish 78 3.2% Other Indo-European 65 2.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,433 94.6% Born in same state 2,381 92.5% Born in different state 1,881 73.1% Foreign born 52 2.0% Naturalized citizen 140 5.4% Not a US citizen 96 68.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 320 12.4% French 257 10%
Ancestry Count % Italian 181 7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 94.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23885
What city is ZIP code 23885 in?
ZIP code 23885 is primarily assigned to Sutherland, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23885 in?
ZIP code 23885 falls within Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23885 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 23885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23885 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 23885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23885 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23885?
ZIP code 23885 has an estimated population of 2,573 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23885 in?
ZIP code 23885 observes the EST timezone.
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