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County ProfileVA

Northumberland County

Population: 11,839 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
11,839
People
Median age
59.5
Housing
Total households
5,640
Income
Median household income
$66,480
Housing
Total housing units
9,044
Employment
Employment rate
39.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.4%
County details
Local time 02:13:54(ET)
NameNorthumberland
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard2 PO Box
Area code804
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.8569747, -76.3796882
Land area191.4 sq miles(495.8 km²)

Map of Northumberland county, Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Northumberland County, Virginia and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Northumberland County

Compare the largest cities in Northumberland County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Callao2,1241ZIPs
Reedville2,1131ZIPs
Lottsburg1,1431ZIPs
Burgess3511ZIPs
Heathsville136$11,5971ZIPs
Ophelia1ZIPs
Wicomico Church1ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

Review the most populated postal areas across Northumberland County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
22473Heathsville$68,0215,409
22435Callao$50,8092,124
22539Reedville$89,2002,113
22511Lottsburg$48,9881,143
22432Burgess$56,250351
22530Ophelia
22579Wicomico Church

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS