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Dinwiddie County
Wilsons, VA
23894
23894 ZIP Code — Wilsons, VA
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
ZIP code 23894 is located in
Wilsons ,
Virginia ,
within Dinwiddie County .
It covers approximately 28.01 square miles and serves a population of
413 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23894
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 $200,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $85,313. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23894 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
413
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
28.01 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
37.1293
Longitude
-77.8418
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
48.6%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$85,313
Median household income
$200,600
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 9.9% 18 and over 372 90.1% 65 and over 168 40.7% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
20.8%
Group Count % White 327 79.2% Black or African American 86 20.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
35.7%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
32.2%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
48.6%
25.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
11.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 8.5% $25k–$35k 9.8% $35k–$50k 17.7% $50k–$75k 6.7% $75k–$100k 31.7% $100k–$150k 25.6% Median income $85,313
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $200,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 73.8% Renter occupied 26.2% Vacant 38.3% Single-family detached 94.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 29.7% 1990–1999 10.9% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 22.9% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 10.9% 1939 or earlier 22.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.2% 2 bedrooms 9.8% 3 bedrooms 47.4% 4 bedrooms 26.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.0% 2 vehicles 5.5% 3 or more 72.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 58.5% Propane / LP gas 31.1% Fuel oil 4.3% Wood 6.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 62 37.8% Cohabiting couple 53 32.3% Male householder, no spouse 26 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 23 14.0% Households with children under 18 34 20.7% Households with seniors (65+) 82 50.0% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.2% 27.5% Married 35.8% 36.3% Separated 29.1% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 29.0% Divorced 0.0% 7.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 41 62.1% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 25 37.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Public administration
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.5% Service 0.0% Sales & office 43.4% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.6% Government 26.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.3% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 27.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 20.0% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 60.2% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 48.8% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.0% Public insurance 44.1% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 413 100.0% 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) 413 100.0% Born in same state 413 100.0% Born in different state 277 67.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 66 16% French 33 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 20 4.8% German 11 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 95.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23894
What city is ZIP code 23894 in?
ZIP code 23894 is primarily assigned to Wilsons, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23894 in?
ZIP code 23894 falls within Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23894 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 23894 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 23894 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 23894 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23894 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 23894 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23894?
ZIP code 23894 has an estimated population of 413 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23894 in?
ZIP code 23894 observes the EST timezone.
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