ZIP Code 23847

Located in Emporia, VA (Greensville County)

ZIP Code 23847 (Emporia, VA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 12,956 residents (18 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $148,888
  • Average Household Income: $51,168

ZIP code 23847 primarily serves Emporia, VA in Greensville County. An estimated 12,956 people live within this area, with about 18 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 23847, the average price is around $148,888. That makes local housing 57% lower than the Virginia average of $344,811, and 52% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 23847 earns about $51,168 a year. This income is 40% lower than the average family in Virginia ($85,511), and 35% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 12,956
Median Household Income $51,168
Median Home Value $148,888
Median Age 37.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$30,400
Labor Force Participation57.7%
Unemployment Rate4.2%
Average Commute Time26.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate53.3%
Median Rent$992
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)28.9%
Total Housing Units4,897

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityEmporia
CountyGreensville
County FIPS51081
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density18.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.6680, -77.5497
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.21
Dual Income Families48.4%

Marital Status

Married34.6%
Never Married41.1%
Divorced14.9%
Widowed9.4%

Gender

Male49.3%
Female50.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)5.0%
Poverty Rate13.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.1%
Disabled Population18.0%
Limited English Proficiency1.0%

All ZIP Codes in Emporia

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
23847 Current 12,956 $51,168 $148,888

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