23889 ZIP Code — Warfield, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23889 is located in Warfield, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 30.76 square miles and serves a population of 574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23889

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,759. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 23889 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

574

population

30.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23889 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23889

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23843 Dolphin (4.5 mi) 23876 Rawlings (6.3 mi) 23872 Mc Kenney (6.5 mi) 23856 Freeman (7.4 mi) 23821 Alberta (9.8 mi) 23840 Dewitt (11.6 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (12.7 mi) 23867 Jarratt (14.9 mi) 23841 Dinwiddie (14.9 mi) 23938 Dundas (15.2 mi) 23870 Jarratt (16.7 mi) 23894 Wilsons (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	574
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	30.76 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.8945
Longitude	-77.7477
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

574

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$51,759

Median household income

$19,630

Per capita income

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	30.8%
18 and over	397	69.2%
65 and over	82	14.3%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.3%

Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

Other race 18.9%

White 3.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	413	58.3%
Hispanic or Latino	134	18.9%
Other race	134	18.9%
White	27	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 50.4%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	50.4%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
Median income	$51,759

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 40.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	61.2%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	73.5%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.7%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	15.4%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	23.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	100	38.5%
Households with children under 18	68	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	28.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	28.3%
Married	43.7%	38.1%
Separated	3.4%	11.1%
Widowed	4.4%	12.7%
Divorced	16.0%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 33.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	56.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	50.6%
High school	80	49.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 39.3%

Retail trade 37.8%

Public administration 9.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Education & healthcare 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	43.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	52.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.5%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	48.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	35.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	10.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	75.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.9%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	24.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	559	97.4%
Spanish	134	24.0%
Other Indo-European	134	24.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	440	76.7%
Born in same state	440	76.7%
Born in different state	322	56.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	134	23.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	100	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23889

What city is ZIP code 23889 in?

ZIP code 23889 is primarily assigned to Warfield, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23889 in?

ZIP code 23889 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23889 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 23889 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23889?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 23889?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 23889 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 23889 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 23889 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 23889 in?

ZIP code 23889 observes the EST timezone.