23897 ZIP Code — Yale, VA

Sussex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23897 is located in Yale, Virginia, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 62.38 square miles and serves a population of 804 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23897

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $70,486. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

804

population

62.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23897 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23897

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23897. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23829 Capron (7.2 mi) 23882 Stony Creek (8.3 mi) 23870 Jarratt (9.4 mi) 23844 Drewryville (10.5 mi) 23867 Jarratt (11.2 mi) 23837 Courtland (12.2 mi) 23830 Carson (14.4 mi) 23878 Sedley (14.7 mi) 23827 Boykins (15.5 mi) 23828 Branchville (15.9 mi) 23890 Waverly (16 mi) 23847 Emporia (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	804
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	62.38 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.8239
Longitude	-77.2961
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	53.2%	44.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	34.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

804

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$70,486

Median household income

$28,678

Per capita income

$85,100

Median home value

$1,038

Median monthly rent

56.6%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	18.0%
18 and over	659	82.0%
65 and over	168	20.9%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.1%

White 46%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	427	53.1%
White	370	46%
Two or more races	5	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	44.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	34.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	31.5%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
Median income	$70,486

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.1%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,100
Median rent / month	$1,038
Owner occupied	56.6%
Renter occupied	43.4%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	0.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	50.0%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	80.8%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	19.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	70.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	17.5%
No fuel used	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	95	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	105	30.6%
Households with children under 18	83	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	35.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.7%	43.0%
Married	34.1%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	6.7%
Widowed	6.4%	0.0%
Divorced	8.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 0.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	14.5%
Elementary school	124	85.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Retail trade 12.3%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	33.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.6

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	7.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	13.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	29.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	73.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	783	97.4%
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)	803	99.9%
Born in same state	803	99.9%
Born in different state	727	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	104	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	10.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23897

What city is ZIP code 23897 in?

ZIP code 23897 is primarily assigned to Yale, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23897 in?

ZIP code 23897 falls within Sussex County, Virginia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23897?

The median home value in ZIP code 23897 is $85,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23897?

Health data for ZIP code 23897 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23897?

ZIP code 23897 has an estimated population of 804 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23897?

The median household income in ZIP code 23897 is $70,486, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23897 in?

ZIP code 23897 observes the EST timezone.