23847 ZIP Code
Emporia, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23847 |
| City/Town: | Emporia |
| County: | Emporia (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 13,466 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,840 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,099 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,500 |
| Land Area: | 275.1 sq miles
712.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6642, -77.5516 |
Population Information (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,466 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,182 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,284 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 848 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 835 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,027 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 833 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 993 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,567 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,377 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,846 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 596 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 960 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,472 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 783 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 329 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,963 | 79.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,311 | 20.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,837 | 57.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,126 | 42.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,930 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 833 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,248 | 14.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,108 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,624 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 694 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 884 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 539 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23847 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,840 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,677 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,119 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,099 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,845 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,471 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 374 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,751 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,108 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,124 | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 205 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,001 | 29.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,097 | 60.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 52 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 99 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,211 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 394 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 443 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 101 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 304 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23847 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 435 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 470 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 744 | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 841 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 783 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 534 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 494 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 258 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 178 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23847 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,259 | 77.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 602 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 276 | 5.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 152 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23847 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 171 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 171 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 895 | 16.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 89 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 663 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 290 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 128 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 434 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,079 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 854 | 15.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 171 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 511 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,252 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,575 | 48.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,513 | 55.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 854 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23847 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,316 | 66.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,144 | 43.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,415 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 562 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 594 | 12.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,239 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23847 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,752 | 75.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 18 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 79 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 257 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 160 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 202 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 20 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 786 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23847 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 184 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 881 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 852 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 639 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,096 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 824 | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 785 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 311 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 702 | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23847 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 15 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 266 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,535 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,536 | 56.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 763 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 159 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23847 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 84 | 1.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 604 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,423 | 69.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 650 | 13.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 154 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23847 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 608 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,730 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,310 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,315 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23847 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 193 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 867 | 30.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 604 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 512 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 473 | 16.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 114 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23847 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,135 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.38 |
Households (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,963 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,594 | 32.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 462 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 768 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,141 | 43.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,661 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,946 | 39.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23847 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,856 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,139 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,915 | 39.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 542 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,976 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23847 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,901 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 66 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,560 | 53.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 791 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 339 | 11.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,142 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 628 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,106 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,597 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 351 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,298 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 948 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23847 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,167 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,159 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 254 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 885 | 76.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 179 | 15.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23847 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,961 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 212 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 505 | 238.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 505 | 238.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 505 | 238.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 21.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 32.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 154 | 72.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23847 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,618 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,887 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 731 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 430 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 52 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 44 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 205 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23847 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,963 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,388 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Emporia, VA23847