23891 ZIP Code — Waverly, VA
Sussex County, Virginia
ZIP code 23891 is located in Waverly, Virginia, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23891
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,311
population
0.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23891 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23891
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23891. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waverly | Acceptable |
| Waverly | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23890 Waverly (2.9 mi)
23888 Wakefield (9.5 mi)
23842 Disputanta (9.9 mi)
23839 Dendron (10.6 mi)
23881 Spring Grove (13.4 mi)
23866 Ivor (15.5 mi)
23830 Carson (15.6 mi)
23878 Sedley (15.9 mi)
23875 Prince George (16.7 mi)
23805 Petersburg (17.6 mi)
23860 Hopewell (17.6 mi)
23897 Yale (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,311 |
| Population density | 1,580 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.0394 |
| Longitude | -77.1013 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 804 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,311
Population
1,580
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$461
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
15–19
7
0
20–24
60
0
25–34
421
0
35–44
448
0
45–54
116
0
55–59
125
0
60–64
26
0
65–74
90
0
75–84
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,311 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 108 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
60.9%
White
29.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 814 | 60.9% |
| White | 394 | 29.5% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 1.4% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Married | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
24.5%
HS graduate
56.8%
Some college, no degree
8.6%
Associate's degree
0.4%
Bachelor's degree
2.5%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 69.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 97 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 20.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 12.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 2.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 46.4% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 23.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 51.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 60 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,311 | 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) | 1,267 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,255 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 837 | 63.8% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 44 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 11 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 46 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 39 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 32 | 2.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23891
What city is ZIP code 23891 in?
ZIP code 23891 is primarily assigned to Waverly, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23891 in?
ZIP code 23891 falls within Sussex County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23891?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23891?
Health data for ZIP code 23891 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 23891?
ZIP code 23891 has an estimated population of 1,311 residents, with a density of 1,574 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23891 in?
ZIP code 23891 observes the EST timezone.