Dewitt ZIP Code List — Dinwiddie County, VA
There is one unique ZIP code in Dewitt, Virginia and it is 23840. Area code: 804.
1
ZIP codes
52.30
sq mi land
0.05
sq mi water
804
area code
Dewitt, VA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Dewitt, VA (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,421
Population
57.3
Median age
$84,632
Median household income
$37,227
Per capita income
$192,200
Median home value
$1,244
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
578
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16
Under 5
16
22
5–9
24
66
10–14
69
51
15–19
54
37
25–34
38
37
35–44
38
69
45–54
73
82
55–59
86
91
60–64
95
84
65–74
88
98
75–84
102
42
85+
43
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 248 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,173 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 457 | 32.2% |
| Median age | 57.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.2%
Black or African American
18.1%
Asian
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,126 | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 38 | 2.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
14.2%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 24.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $84,632 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
27.7%
$200k–$300k
7.4%
$300k–$500k
25.6%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,244 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 39.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% |
| Electricity | 55.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 17.8% |
| No fuel used | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 390 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 111 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 105 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 135 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 280 | 46.2% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| Married | 72.6% | 61.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
44.9%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.5%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 157 | 77.0% |
| High school | 20 | 9.8% |
| College / grad school | 15 | 7.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
25.1%
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Transportation & utilities
14.2%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Other services
7.9%
Construction
7.7%
Retail trade
6.0%
Public administration
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.4% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 33.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.2% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 56.5 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
18.4%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
64.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.7% |
| Retirement income | 39.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 15.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 310 | 26.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 24.7% |
| 65 and over | 48.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 50.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,389 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 19 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,378 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,324 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 925 | 65.1% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 43 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 158 | 11.1% |
| French | 97 | 6.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 96 | 6.8% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 74.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Dewitt, VA?
Dewitt, VA has one ZIP code: 23840.
What is the main ZIP code for Dewitt, VA?
The primary ZIP code for Dewitt, VA is 23840. The city uses area code 804 for phone service.
What county is Dewitt, VA in?
Dewitt is located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
How many ZIP codes are in Dewitt, VA?
Dewitt, VA has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for the downtown Dewitt area in Dinwiddie County?
The downtown Dewitt area uses ZIP code 23840, which serves the central business and residential district of this Dinwiddie County community.
If I'm mailing a package to a business in Dewitt, Virginia, what ZIP code should I use?
All mail addressed to Dewitt, Virginia should use ZIP code 23840, as it is the sole ZIP code serving this municipality in Dinwiddie County.