23898 ZIP Code — Zuni, VA

Isle Of Wight County, Virginia

ZIP code 23898 is located in Zuni, Virginia, within Isle Of Wight County. It covers approximately 50.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23898

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $82,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23898 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,638

population

50.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23898 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23898

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23898. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zuni	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23866 Ivor (5.7 mi) 23315 Carrsville (7 mi) 23487 Windsor (8.2 mi) 23878 Sedley (9.6 mi) 23888 Wakefield (10.2 mi) 23851 Franklin (12.1 mi) 23437 Suffolk (13.6 mi) 23837 Courtland (13.8 mi) 23434 Suffolk (16 mi) 23430 Smithfield (16.4 mi) 23432 Suffolk (16.8 mi) 23839 Dendron (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,638
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	50.24 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	36.8323
Longitude	-76.8584
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	33.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	27.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,638

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$38,071

Per capita income

$282,800

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

726

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

108

20–24

101

25–34

101

149

35–44

150

196

45–54

198

55–59

60–64

224

65–74

227

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	646	24.5%
18 and over	1,992	75.5%
65 and over	578	21.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,160	80.7%
Black or African American	322	12%
Two or more races	118	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.4%
Other race	37	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	33.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	27.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 40.6%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,800
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	29.5%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	51.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	301	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	182	18.1%
Households with children under 18	262	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	479	47.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	29.7%
Married	49.1%	48.2%
Separated	9.9%	1.1%
Widowed	2.7%	15.7%
Divorced	12.0%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.7%
Kindergarten	28	4.3%
Elementary school	322	49.5%
High school	172	26.5%
College / grad school	104	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Construction 12.2%

Public administration 11.2%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	21.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,522	95.6%
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)	2,638	100.0%
Born in same state	2,614	99.1%
Born in different state	1,944	73.7%
Foreign born	24	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	439	16.6%
Italian	226	8.6%
Arab	124	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	0.8%
German	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23898

What city is ZIP code 23898 in?

ZIP code 23898 is primarily assigned to Zuni, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23898 in?

ZIP code 23898 falls within Isle Of Wight County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23898 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23898 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23898 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 23898 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23898?

ZIP code 23898 has an estimated population of 2,638 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23898?

The median home value in ZIP code 23898 is $282,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 23898 in?

ZIP code 23898 observes the EST timezone.