🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23942

Green Bay

ZIP Code 23942 is a standard zip code serving Green Bay, Green Bay, Virginia (VA), in Prince Edward County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,112 with a median household income of $42,019. 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 Edward
City: Green Bay
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.123400
Longitude: -78.307200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 59.08 mi²
Water Area: 0.33 mi²
Population Density: 19.0 people per mi² (20th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.239065°N, 37.029814°S, -78.224921°E, -78.390158°W

With 1,112 residents spread across 59.08 square miles, this area has a population density of 19.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,112

Population

25th percentile

$42,019

Median Income

30th percentile

$114,200

Median Home Value

40th percentile

59.08 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23942 is $42,019, and the median home value is $114,200.

Housing

554

Total Units

454

Occupied Units

81.9%

Occupancy Rate

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