ZIP Code 23897 Demographics

Sussex County, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 23897 compared to county averages.

Total Population

804

↓ 92.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,486

↑ +19.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$85,100

↓ 43.6% vs county

Median Age

35.1 yrs

↑ 13.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.3%

↑ 95.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 23897 compares to Sussex County and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 23897 $70k Sussex $59k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 23897 $85k Sussex $151k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

56.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,038

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 23897 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$85,100
Down Payment (20%)$17,020
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$540P&I: $430 | Tax: $85 | Ins: $25
Rent (Local Median)
$1,038
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $498/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 23897, sorted by distance.

23829 7.8 mi away southampton county 23844 11.6 mi away southampton county 23837 12.3 mi away southampton county 23878 14.4 mi away southampton county 23827 15.9 mi away southampton county 23828 17.2 mi away southampton county 23874 19.3 mi away southampton county 23851 21.9 mi away isle of wight county

About Sussex County

Sussex County is located in Virginia and has a total population of 10,866. The county's median household income is $59,195 and median home value is $151,000. ZIP code 23897 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Sussex County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.