ZIP Code 23890, Virginia
ZIP Code 23890 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 23890 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Surry County / Sussex County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,167. The land area covers 196.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,167 | ±430 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,585 | ±203 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,893 | ±211 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,585 | ±203 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 308 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 | ±$48,956 |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | ±$340 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,063 | ±$7,551 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,459 | ±$4,479 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 374 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,836 | ±310 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,579 (2024)
ID: 136018
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 65, SURRY VA 23883-0065
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Disputanta, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Disputanta, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Disputanta, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Prince George, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dendron, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sedley, VA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Prince George, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Carson, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Disputanta, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Richard Bland College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA, 23805-7100 |
8048626100
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WAVERLY BRANCH
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 352 W. MAIN STREET, WAVERLY, VA, 23890 |
(804) 834-2192
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Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
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College Vocational | 21.5 mi away | 1024 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3508 |
8047323040
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TROXLER MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 100 WILSON AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, VA, 23888 |
(757) 899-6500
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Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 21.9 mi away | 102 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3245 |
8047333337
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DISPUTANTA STATION LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 10010 COUNTY DRIVE, DISPUTANTA, VA, 23842 |
(804) 458-6329
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Virginia State University
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College | 22.7 mi away | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA, 23806 |
8045245000
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BURROWSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 1807 JAMES RIVER DRIVE, DISPUTANTA, VA, 23842 |
(804) 458-6329
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Southside College of Health Sciences
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College | 23.7 mi away | 430 Clairmont Court - Suite 200, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834 |
8047655800
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CARSON DEPOT LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 16101 HALLIGAN PARK ROAD, CARSON, VA, 23830 |
(804) 458-6329
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAKEFIELD 1NW, VA US, located 6.3 miles from ZCTA5 23890. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.8° | 28.2° | 39.0° | 3.83" | 3.5" |
| February | 53.0° | 30.1° | 41.5° | 2.80" | 1.4" |
| March | 61.1° | 35.8° | 48.4° | 4.22" | 0.4" |
| April | 71.4° | 45.2° | 58.3° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.6° | 54.7° | 66.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.8° | 63.3° | 74.5° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.7° | 68.0° | 78.8° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.7° | 66.3° | 77.0° | 5.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.8° | 60.2° | 71.0° | 6.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.0° | 48.0° | 60.0° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.0° | 37.6° | 49.8° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.1° | 31.4° | 42.3° | 3.73" | 1.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly town | Town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Wakefield town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
| Disputanta CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Sussex CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
| Dendron town | Town | 10.9 mi | — |
| Templeton CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 23890. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.