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Charlotte County, VA
4 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Charlotte County, Virginia.
Population
11,422
Land area
475sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Charlotte County
Charlotte County at a glance
- Charlotte County is 89% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,000, 38% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,100 (62% below Virginia) and median rent is $732 a month.
- Its largest cities are Keysville (988), Charlotte Court House (673) and Drakes Branch (435).
Local data for Charlotte County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charlotte County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,000
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$144,100
Prices +37.5% in a year
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (679), German Americans (632), Italian Americans (199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,555
2,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,287
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95.43M
FY 2026, $8,277 per person
PPP loans
$10.81M
251 loans, 1,322 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$45.58K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Charlotte County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charlotte County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
449
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charlotte County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Charlotte County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Charlotte County, VA?
- Keysville is the largest city or town in Charlotte County, with about 988 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Charlotte County?
- Charlotte County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23923, 23937, 23947, 23959, 23962.
- What is the population of Charlotte County, VA?
- About 11,422 people live in Charlotte County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Charlotte County?
- Charlotte County borders Campbell County, Halifax County, Mecklenburg County, Prince Edward County, Appomattox County, Lunenburg County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023