23851 ZIP Code
Franklin, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23851 |
| City/Town: | Franklin |
| County: | Franklin (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 12,983 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,416 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,738 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,122 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,300 |
| Land Area: | 108.7 sq miles
281.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6520, -76.9571 |
Population Information (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,983 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,280 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,703 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 692 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 762 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 914 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 535 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,612 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,453 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,664 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 853 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,157 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,633 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 666 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 247 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $930 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,122 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,370 | 87.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 752 | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,354 | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,016 | 37.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,285 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 277 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 852 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,029 | 32.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,248 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 760 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,259 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 860 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23851 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,416 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,557 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,522 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,738 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,942 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,546 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 346 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,382 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,059 | 73.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,254 | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 215 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,875 | 45.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,976 | 46.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 276 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 34 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 822 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 230 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 299 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 249 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23851 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 324 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 201 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 363 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 517 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 691 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,023 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 874 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 854 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 343 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 180 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23851 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,546 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 230 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 286 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 244 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23851 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 259 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,001 | 18.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 115 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 584 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 366 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 181 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 600 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,371 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 371 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 157 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 478 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,310 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,010 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,428 | 49.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 504 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23851 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,820 | 71.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,069 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,678 | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 495 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 485 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 838 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23851 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,458 | 72.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 92 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 349 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 297 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 301 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 115 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 441 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23851 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 252 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 640 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 659 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 777 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 839 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 750 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,164 | 19.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 307 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 704 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23851 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 295 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,375 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,936 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,226 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 278 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23851 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 136 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 343 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,196 | 78.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 673 | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23851 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 488 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,385 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,110 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,387 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23851 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 116 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 393 | 11.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 368 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 768 | 22.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,193 | 35.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 347 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 149 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23851 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,706 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $509 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $930 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,370 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,268 | 42.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 880 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 792 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,937 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,688 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,746 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23851 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,984 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,610 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,559 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 487 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,673 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23851 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,594 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 126 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,327 | 51.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 684 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 207 | 8.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,931 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,317 | 13.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,814 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,286 | 17.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 221 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,210 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 855 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23851 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,257 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,637 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 600 | 36.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,037 | 63.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 202 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,718 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 101 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 265 | 262.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 265 | 262.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 265 | 262.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 43.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 50 | 49.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23851 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,291 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,847 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 444 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 215 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 211 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23851 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,370 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,826 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Franklin, VA23851