Population & age
- Total population
- 15
- Median age
- 26.3
Sussex, VA (23884)
Sussex County · Richmond, VA · Population 15
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 27, 2026
Sussex, VA (ZIP 23884) sits in Sussex County within the Richmond metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 27. Health-survey coverage is limited for this ZIP. NCES lists 2 schools serving the area, 2 non-charter. 9 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,082. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was winter storm-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM, 2026). County Health Rankings reports 11,727 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Per USDA's Food Environment Atlas, 53.5% of residents in this county live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket — a deep food-access gap. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Chesterfield County, VA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $1,540 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 26.7%
- Black
- 60.0%
- Asian
- 0.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 13.3%
- Other / multi-racial
- 13.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 0
- Renter-occupied
- 0
- Vacant units
- 0
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 0
- Uninsured
- 0(0.0%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 0
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 1(6.7%)
- Non-English at home
- 2(13.3%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,340
/month
1 Bed
$1,400
/month
2 Bed
$1,540
/month
3 Bed
$1,950
/month
4 Bed
$2,410
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
29
Across 29 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $6.2M.
Single-family
29
100% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
0
0% of total units
Single-family value
$6.2M
construction value
Multifamily value
$0
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$53,408
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Total employment
3,215
Total establishments
298
That is roughly 18% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
That is 0.4 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
4,671
Employed
4,505
Unemployed
166
Based on Sussex County, VA data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
18
Date Range
1972–2026
Most Recent Declaration
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Winter Storm — declared January 23, 2026 (DR-3631)
Incident period: January 22, 2026 – January 27, 2026
Top Incident Types
- Hurricane8 (44%)
- Snowstorm3 (17%)
- Biological2 (11%)
- Severe Storm2 (11%)
- Winter Storm1 (6%)
- Other2 (11%)
Individual Assistance
3
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
2
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
18
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
6
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
58.4°F
46.6° – 70.2°
Annual precipitation
47.6"
Annual snowfall
4.3"
Heating · cooling days
3,850.4 · 1,468.2
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: STONY CREEK 2 N, VA US, 7.9 miles from the centroid of Sussex, VA (ZIP 23884)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
11,727
That is roughly 3,527 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
22%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.7
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.7
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
28
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
2,785
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
7.8
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
27%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
44%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 13.1% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Sussex data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Limited food access for many residents
53.5% of Sussex County, VA residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
—
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
1.57
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.64
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 13.8% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Sussex County, VA for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Safety
FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 25 reports
Property crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 102 reports
Homicide
1
Robbery
2
Burglary
13
Vehicle theft
7
County-level data for Sussex (2024)
Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▲+54 people
+7 households • −$3.1M net AGI flow
Moved in
338households
613 people • $13.9M AGI
Moved out
331households
559 people • $17.1M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Chesterfield County, VA — 35 households
- Prince George County, VA — 35 households
- Petersburg city, VA — 29 households
- Greensville County, VA — 21 households
Where departing residents went
- Petersburg city, VA — 26 households
- Chesterfield County, VA — 24 households
- Surry County, VA — 21 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $41,169 versus departing households' $51,547.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in Virginia
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 23884. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
5.75%
graduated · 4 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
5.77%
State 5.30% · avg local 0.47%
Property tax (effective)
0.77%
Median $2,505/year
Tax burden rank
35 of 50
10.90% of personal income
Paid family leave
Program
Virginia PFML
Mandatory (state-run insurance) · benefits begin 2028/2029
Max weeks/year
12
Parental
12wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,507
Replacement: 80% AWW · job protection
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 23884
Other ZIPs in Sussex
Nearby ZIPs by distance
23897 (5.5 mi) · 23882 (Stony Creek, 7.8 mi) · 23830 (9.8 mi) · 23891 (9.9 mi) · 23890 (Sussex, 11 mi) · 23867 (Jarratt, 13.3 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Schools in this ZIP
2 schools serve this ZIP, including 2 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSSEX CENTRAL HIGH | Public | 9–12 | 303 |
| SUSSEX CENTRAL MIDDLE | Public | 6–8 | 253 |
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
9
Median in-state tuition
$5,082
Median earnings (10 yr)
$41,223
- 2-Year
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA · 23831
- In-state tuition
- $5,082
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,520
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 38.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $41,223
- Median student debt
- $9,500
- 4-Year
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · 23806
- In-state tuition
- $10,043
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,650
- Acceptance rate
- 88.6%
- Graduation rate
- 40.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $45,543
- Median student debt
- $26,500
- 2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA · 23821
- In-state tuition
- $5,007
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,445
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 38.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $32,371
- Median student debt
- —
- 2-Year
Richard Bland College
South Prince George, VA · 23805
- In-state tuition
- $9,090
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,970
- Acceptance rate
- 89.3%
- Graduation rate
- 13.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $41,452
- Median student debt
- $11,000
- 2-Year
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA · 23851
- In-state tuition
- $5,012
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,450
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 29.8%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $36,031
- Median student debt
- $6,880
- 2-Year
Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA · 23834
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $71,380
- Median student debt
- $13,758
- 2-Year
Chester Career College
CHESTER, VA · 23836
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 58.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $32,650
- Median student debt
- $19,879
- Certificate
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
Petersburg, VA · 23803
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
- Median student debt
- $11,833
- Certificate
Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
Petersburg, VA · 23803
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
- Median student debt
- —
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Sussex, VA (ZIP 23884) sits in Sussex County within the Richmond metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 27. Health-survey coverage is limited for this ZIP. NCES lists 2 schools serving the area, 2 non-charter. 9 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,082. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was winter storm-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM, 2026). County Health Rankings reports 11,727 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Per USDA's Food Environment Atlas, 53.5% of residents in this county live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket — a deep food-access gap. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Chesterfield County, VA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $1,540 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Both surfaces skew lighter than national averages. That isn’t a verdict — small-area estimates compress real neighborhood-level texture, and a single ZIP reading can miss a district line or a hospital corridor sitting just outside it. Treat this as a starting point for fieldwork, not a conclusion.
Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 23884
How many schools are in ZIP 23884?
2 schools serve this ZIP, including 2 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 23884 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 23884 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 23884?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Sussex Central High. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 23884?
15 people live in ZIP 23884, with a median age of 26.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 23884 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 23884 ranks in the 53th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 23884?
Racial & Ethnic Minority Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 23884, ranking in the 70th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 23884 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 18 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 23884 between 1972–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 23884?
Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 23884, accounting for 8 of 18 declarations (44%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 23884?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 23884 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3631) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 23884?
9 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 23884 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Brightpoint Community College, Virginia State University, and Southside Virginia Community College (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 23884?
Median in-state tuition across 9 nearby institutions is $5,082 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 23884?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $41,223 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 23884?
ZIP 23884 has an average annual temperature of 58.4°F and 47.6" of annual precipitation based on the STONY CREEK 2 N, VA US weather station 7.9 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 23884?
Virginia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. Combined sales tax: 5.77% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Virginia have paid family leave?
Virginia has enacted a paid family leave program with benefits beginning 2028/2029 but it is not yet active (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 23884?
This page covers school information from NCES CCD (2 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9 institutions), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (18 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (18 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 23884
Other ZIPs in Sussex
Nearby ZIPs by distance
23897 (5.5 mi) · 23882 (Stony Creek, 7.8 mi) · 23830 (9.8 mi) · 23891 (9.9 mi) · 23890 (Sussex, 11 mi) · 23867 (Jarratt, 13.3 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
53rd percentile
High Vulnerability
Based on 1 census tract, population 3
Vulnerability Themes
Persons with Disability
1
Without HS Diploma
1
Adults Age 65+
1
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.