| City: | Claremont, Virginia |
| County: | Surry County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:15 PM |
| Population: | 292 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2225, -76.9641 |
| Land Area: | 2.514 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers 0.45 square miles with a mix of land and water, reflecting its location in Virginia's Tidewater region. While classified as a PO Box ZIP, the community isn't isolated from street delivery—one rural carrier route provides service along Spring Grove Avenue, the primary street in the area. The majority of mail delivery uses rural routes typical of small Virginia communities, with 6 PO Box route segments, 2 rural routes, and 1 general delivery route serving the area.
Spring Grove Avenue is the only street with USPS delivery records, reflecting Claremont's compact geographic footprint. The name evokes Virginia's agricultural heritage, and the limited street infrastructure indicates this is a small, concentrated community rather than a sprawling development.
ZIP Code 23899 has 292 residents and 140 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 57.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.9%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (21.6%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 292Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 387Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 116.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,792Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 140Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $178,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 347 | 357 | 336 | 291 | 281 | 280 | 306 | 323 | 330 | 446 | 403 | 421 | 360 | 387 |
| Decennial Census | 351 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 292 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57
Male Median Age: 56.3
Female Median Age: 57.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Female | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 15 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 15 |
| White: | 213 | 72.20% |
| Black: | 63 | 21.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 3.39% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Other: | 7 | 2.37% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 155 | 53.08% | 56.3 years |
| Females: | 137 | 46.92% | 57.8 years |
| Total: | 292 | 100% | 57.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 345 | 89.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.26% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 41 | 10.85% |
| Total Population: | 387 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 345 | 89.15% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 42 | 10.85% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,792, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $16,042 (36.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,935. Family households earn a median of $100,417 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $100,417). By gender, male median income is $58,125 and female is $48,214, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $9,911 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,750 | $37,321 | $38,875 | $44,375 | $36,250 | $34,519 | $35,455 | $37,500 | $37,857 | $0 | $48,125 | $54,583 | $53,125 | $59,792 |
| Median Family Income | $58,906 | $49,107 | $53,750 | $51,786 | $51,250 | $37,031 | $47,500 | $50,938 | $49,375 | $63,750 | $79,875 | $100,294 | $105,769 | $100,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,500 | $19,688 | $17,500 | $27,083 | $26,607 | $25,417 | $26,250 | $27,500 | $26,042 | $21,463 | $21,583 | $24,286 | $23,839 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,250 | $36,607 | $38,750 | $41,750 | $41,500 | $40,750 | $40,625 | $43,000 | $26,250 | $34,375 | $35,313 | $41,750 | $42,292 | $58,125 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $26,750 | $23,750 | $32,917 | $46,250 | $26,250 | $22,143 | $21,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,750 | $0 | $48,214 |
| Employed: | 154 | 44.51% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 191 | 55.20% |
| Total: | 346 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 67 | 43.51% |
| Service: | 37 | 24.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 12.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 12.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 7.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 154 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $178,800, which is well under the state median ($360,700), is up $55,000 (44.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,200. The median gross rent is $1,063, which is much lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $11 (1.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.54% (35.47% with a mortgage, 64.53% free-and-clear) and renters 21.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.61%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.99%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,800 | $121,700 | $129,200 | $134,400 | $151,900 | $154,500 | $137,500 | $125,000 | $158,600 | $0 | $131,300 | $187,500 | $186,700 | $178,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 10.64% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 19.15% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 33 | 70.21% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,052 | $1,042 | $870 | $863 | $810 | $827 | $929 | $825 | $1,018 | $1,036 | $950 | $1,125 | $1,031 | $1,063 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 61 | 27.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 111 | 50.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 21.46% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 77.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 64 | 22.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 283 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 229 | 80.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 54 | 19.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 283 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 90.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 51.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.29%). College enrollment is 4.88%, which is markedly below the state rate (28.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 3.88% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 5.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 91 | 27.16% |
| Some college, no degree: | 96 | 28.66% |
| Associate's degree: | 60 | 17.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 12.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 3.58% |
| Total: | 335 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 302 | 90.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 55 | 16.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 253 | 54.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 199 | 43.17% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 1.95% |
| Total: | 461 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 452 | 98.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.2% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% | 20.6% | 17.4% | 14.0% | 5.5% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 68.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 26.83% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 4.88% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 39 | 95.12% |
ZIP Code 23899 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 192Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23899 is located in Surry County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 23899. It covers 2.514 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.479 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,671,683Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.514 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.479 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4310.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5116880Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Claremont town; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23899 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.