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Phenix town, VA

ZIP 23959 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23959

23959 has a population of 1,198 with a median age of 49.5 yrs (56.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.2%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
25.4%+105% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.4%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
26.7%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.3%+29% vs US avg
x
High school
30.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.1%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.1%+31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.0%-75% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.7%+257% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 23959

Poverty Rate
15.1%+31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.0%-75% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
20.7%+257% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,198
Median age49.5
Poverty rate15.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black25.4%
Asian0.0%