🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23842

Disputanta

ZIP Code 23842 is a standard zip code serving Disputanta, Disputanta, Virginia (VA), in Prince George County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,906 with a median household income of $73,041. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Prince George
City: Disputanta
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.148300
Longitude: -77.273200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 130.55 mi²
Water Area: 0.97 mi²
Population Density: 53.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.277025°N, 37.009478°S, -77.068376°E, -77.359486°W

With 6,906 residents spread across 130.55 square miles, this area has a population density of 53.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,906

Population

60th percentile

$73,041

Median Income

85th percentile

$209,600

Median Home Value

75th percentile

130.55 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23842 is $73,041, and the median home value is $209,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

2,746

Total Units

2,580

Occupied Units

94.0%

Occupancy Rate

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