23847 ZIP Code – Emporia, Virginia
23847 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Emporia, Virginia, part of Emporia city with a population of approximately 13,466 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $43,840, which is well below the Virginia average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $130,500 are well below the national average, with 53.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $931 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 12.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.2%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.7, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 23879, 23870, 27866.
ZIP Code 23847 Data
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ZIP 23847 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 23847 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $931 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 23879 – Skippers
- 23870 – Jarratt
- 27866 – Pleasant Hill
- 23867 – Jarratt
- 23856 – Freeman
- 23844 – Drewryville
- 27832 – Gaston
- 23868 – Lawrenceville
- 27831 – Garysburg
- 27876 – Seaboard
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23879 | SKIPPERS | 580 | $56,667 |
| 23870 | JARRATT | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27866 | PLEASANT HILL | 862 | $88,621 |
| 23867 | JARRATT | 4,961 | $72,639 |
| 23856 | FREEMAN | 881 | $40,711 |