ZIP Code 23897, VA
Living in 23897
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute5
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports37
Hospitals35
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
516Population+88 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
42%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black57%
Caucasian43%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate49%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
44 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government<1%
Private sector87%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office29%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value-$44k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas17%
Utility gas8%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in 23897
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Sussex County22
Property Crime in 23897
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 23897
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding48
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 23897, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 23897, VA
Jackson-Feild Bhs-Gwaltney School
15 miles, W
Southampton Academy
15 miles, SE
Tidewater Academy
19 miles, NE
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 23897, VA
Chowan University
29 miles, S
Virginia State University
29 miles, N
William & Mary
44 miles, NE
Christopher Newport University
46 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 23897, VA
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Southampton Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE
Southside Regional Medical Center
25 miles, N
Poplar Springs Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 23897, VA
Richmond International Airport
47 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
48 miles, NE
Norfolk International Airport
60 miles, E
Pitt-Greenville Airport
83 miles, S