23974 ZIP Code — Victoria, VA

Lunenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 23974 is located in Victoria, Virginia, within Lunenburg County. It covers approximately 88.45 square miles and serves a population of 4,859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23974

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $48,433. 46% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 23974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,859

population

88.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Victoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23952 Lunenburg (3.5 mi) 23944 Kenbridge (6 mi) 23954 Meherrin (10.3 mi) 23942 Green Bay (12.1 mi) 23947 Keysville (12.3 mi) 23938 Dundas (13.6 mi) 23924 Chase City (13.9 mi) 23937 Drakes Branch (15 mi) 23922 Burkeville (15 mi) 23930 Crewe (15.3 mi) 23970 South Hill (15.8 mi) 23915 Baskerville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,859
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	88.45 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.9661
Longitude	-78.2590
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	59.2%	57.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,859

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$48,433

Median household income

$19,644

Per capita income

$139,400

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,554

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

119

5–9

154

10–14

113

149

15–19

109

20–24

355

25–34

259

489

35–44

357

365

45–54

266

208

55–59

151

209

60–64

153

276

65–74

201

157

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	884	18.2%
18 and over	3,975	81.8%
65 and over	916	18.9%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%

Black or African American 35.6%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,855	57.9%
Black or African American	1,758	35.6%
Two or more races	194	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	74	1.5%
Asian	40	0.8%
Other race	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	57.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$48,433

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,400
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	18.4%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	741	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	372	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	508	30.6%
Households with children under 18	513	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	658	39.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	24.0%
Married	44.2%	46.1%
Separated	3.6%	4.0%
Widowed	2.1%	14.3%
Divorced	13.8%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.2%
Kindergarten	23	3.0%
Elementary school	380	49.3%
High school	248	32.2%
College / grad school	88	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 14.4%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Public administration 9.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	254	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,627	95.2%
Spanish	33	0.7%
Other Indo-European	20	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,753	97.8%
Born in same state	4,742	97.6%
Born in different state	3,554	73.1%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	106	2.2%
Not a US citizen	63	59.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,161	23.9%
French	283	5.8%
Italian	183	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.8%
Polish	22	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	72.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23974

What city is ZIP code 23974 in?

ZIP code 23974 is primarily assigned to Victoria, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23974 in?

ZIP code 23974 falls within Lunenburg County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23974?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 23974 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 23974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23974?

16% of residents in ZIP code 23974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23974?

The median home value in ZIP code 23974 is $139,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 23974 in?

ZIP code 23974 observes the EST timezone.