ZIP Code 23966 - Rice Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 23966 is located in Rice Virginia. 23966 is primarily within Prince Edward County, with some portions in Amelia County. Regionally, 23966 is located in the Southwest Virginia Region.
ZIP Code 23966 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rice |
| Primary County | Prince Edward County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,955 |
| Area Code(s) | 434 / 686 / 804 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 23966 Map
23966 Demographics
23966 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23966 is White. The current unemployment level in 23966 is 3.8%.
| Population | 1,955 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.38% |
| Population Density | 33 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 898 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,313 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $197,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.44% |
23966 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 74.44% |
| Black | 374 | 21.97% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23966 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 45 | 3.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 133 | 11.13% |
| High School Diploma | 527 | 44.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 44 | 3.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 92 | 7.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 144 | 12.05% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 7.28% |
| Masters Degree | 89 | 7.45% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 1.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21 | 1.76% |
23966 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.29226303, -78.27577972 |
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| Regions | Southwest Virginia Region Richmond-Petersburg Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Richmond, VA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 59 Square Miles |
23966 Schools
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23966 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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