| City: | Farmville, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Longwood University |
| County: | Prince Edward County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:55:06 AM |
| Population: | 1,329 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 434 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.3006, -78.3954 |
| Land Area: | 0.095 sq mi |
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Longwood University, the third-oldest public university in Virginia and among the hundred oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, operates under dedicated ZIP code 23909 in Farmville, Virginia. Founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary, it became Virginia's first state institution of higher learning for women in 1884. The campus is also the birthplace of four national sororities—Kappa Delta (1897), Sigma Sigma Sigma (1898), Zeta Tau Alpha (1898), and Alpha Sigma Alpha (1901)—collectively known as the Farmville Four.
Census data shows 1,329 residents with a median age of 19.0 years, reflecting the student population, with all residents living in non-institutional group quarters (dormitories). The 0.02-square-mile postal boundary encompasses campus facilities including Admissions, Library, Employee Relations, Public Affairs, and Student offices, with 7 ZIP+4 delivery codes serving the campus. Farmville is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 1,329 |
| Median Age: | 19.0 |
| Housing Units: | 5 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 99 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 23909 has 1,329 residents and 3 households. The median age is 19.0 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 33.5% male and 66.5% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (6.5%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (18.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,329Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,176Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13,989.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,792 | 1,627 | 2,023 | 1,476 | 725 | 750 | 711 | 448 | 447 | 386 | 1,400 | 1,239 | 1,176 |
| Decennial Census | 2,027 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,329 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19
Male Median Age: 19.2
Female Median Age: 18.9
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 365 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 795 | 86 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,160 | 165 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 86 | 6.54% |
| Black: | 1,181 | 89.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 35 | 2.66% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 0.99% |
| Total: | 1,315 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 445 | 33.48% | 19.2 years |
| Females: | 884 | 66.52% | 18.9 years |
| Total: | 1,329 | 100% | 19.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,163 | 98.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 1.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.11% |
| Total Population: | 1,176 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,163 | 98.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 1.11% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $10,673 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $10,673 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 9.1%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $23,472 | $7,222 | $20,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,952 | $10,938 | $10,673 |
| Median Female Income | $20,192 | $8,173 | $7,976 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 99 | 8.42% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 0.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,069 | 90.90% |
| Total: | 1,176 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 11.11% |
| Service: | 51 | 51.52% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 22.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 15.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 99 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 5.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,096 | 89.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 59 | 4.83% |
| No Insurance: | 66 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 1,221 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,155 | 94.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,176 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,176 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 23909 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 128 people with an annual payroll of $4,368,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 827Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $994,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 128Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23909 is located in Prince Edward County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23909. It covers 0.095 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.095 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10029.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5127440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Farmville town; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23909 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 January 1, 2026.