23893 ZIP Code — White Plains, VA

Brunswick County, Virginia

ZIP code 23893 is located in White Plains, Virginia, within Brunswick County. It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of 496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23893

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,893. 38% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 23893 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

496

population

22.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23893 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23893

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23893. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23857 Gasburg (2 mi) 23845 Ebony (4.3 mi) 23887 Valentines (5.9 mi) 27842 Henrico (6.4 mi) 23920 Brodnax (9.3 mi) 23868 Lawrenceville (9.8 mi) 23950 La Crosse (10.5 mi) 23950 La Crosse (10.5 mi) 27832 Gaston (12.5 mi) 23919 Bracey (12.8 mi) 27850 Littleton (13.2 mi) 27551 Macon (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	496
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	22.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.6007
Longitude	-77.9138
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	25.7%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	64.6%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

496

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$80,893

Median household income

$33,045

Per capita income

$143,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	7.5%
18 and over	459	92.5%
65 and over	122	24.6%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.4%

White 43.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	255	51.4%
White	214	43.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	64.6%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	12.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 28.2%

$75k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	28.2%
$75k–$100k	31.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$80,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	33.6%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	5.1%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	49.0%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%
Wood	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	39	19.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	74	36.6%
Households with children under 18	53	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	52.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.1%	29.3%
Married	35.9%	36.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.1%
Divorced	0.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.3%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	16.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	17.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	55	65.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Professional & management 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	35.6%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	21.6%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	496	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)	496	100.0%
Born in same state	496	100.0%
Born in different state	411	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23893

What city is ZIP code 23893 in?

ZIP code 23893 is primarily assigned to White Plains, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23893 in?

ZIP code 23893 falls within Brunswick County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23893 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 23893 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23893?

10% 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 23893 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 23893 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23893?

The median home value in ZIP code 23893 is $143,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 23893 in?

ZIP code 23893 observes the EST timezone.