23887 ZIP Code — Valentines, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23887 is located in Valentines, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 19.46 square miles and serves a population of 524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23887

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 23887 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

524

population

19.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23887 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23887

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valentines	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27842 Henrico (4.2 mi) 23857 Gasburg (4.3 mi) 23893 White Plains (5.9 mi) 27832 Gaston (6.8 mi) 23845 Ebony (9.8 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (10.1 mi) 27850 Littleton (11.7 mi) 27870 Roanoke Rapids (12.2 mi) 23879 Skippers (12.4 mi) 23920 Brodnax (14 mi) 23856 Freeman (16.1 mi) 23950 La Crosse (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	524
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	19.46 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	36.5722
Longitude	-77.8145
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.7%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

524

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

Median household income

$35,048

Per capita income

$207,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

34.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	6.7%
18 and over	489	93.3%
65 and over	191	36.5%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Black or African American 6.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	461	88%
Black or African American	35	6.7%
Two or more races	28	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.7%	3.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 27.9%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	27.9%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	36.5%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	32.2%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	14.7%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	4	1.2%
Female householder, no spouse	201	58.9%
Households with children under 18	26	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	45.2%
Average household size	1.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	8.9%
Married	93.2%	38.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	26.3%
Divorced	3.8%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 25.4%

HS graduate 15.3%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 22.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	34.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	35	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 38.0%

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	46.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.5%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	27.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	49.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	524	100.0%
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)	524	100.0%
Born in same state	467	89.1%
Born in different state	252	48.1%
Foreign born	57	10.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	9.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23887

What city is ZIP code 23887 in?

ZIP code 23887 is primarily assigned to Valentines, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23887 in?

ZIP code 23887 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23887 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 23887 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23887?

25% of residents in ZIP code 23887 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23887 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 23887 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23887?

Health data for ZIP code 23887 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23887 in?

ZIP code 23887 observes the EST timezone.