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Farmville, VA
Town in Prince Edward County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23901, 23909.
Population
7,774
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,013
ZIP codes
2
Farmville and its ZIP codes
Farmville at a glance
- Farmville is about 4.6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,966 a year, 56% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,900 (38% below Virginia) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Farmville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,966
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.0%
Median age
24.8
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (635), Irish Americans (465), Italian Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince Edward County. PPP loans are for Farmville.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,972
8,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
PPP loans
$31.8M
412 loans, 4,712 jobs reported
How people get to work
Farmville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked17.8%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Farmville
2 in or overlapping Farmville. Population shown
Cities near Farmville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-SydneyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.9 |
| BurkevilleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| CumberlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Pamplin CityTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CreweTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| DillwynTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| KeysvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Buckingham CourthouseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Nottoway Court HouseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Charlotte Court HouseTown | 21 mi | 4 |
| Amelia Court HouseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| VictoriaTown | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| Drakes BranchTown | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| AppomattoxTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| LunenburgCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| PhenixTown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmville, VA in?
- Farmville is in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Farmville, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Farmville include 23901, 23909.
- What is the population of Farmville, VA?
- About 7,774 people live in Farmville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmville?
- Nearby places include Hampden-Sydney (5.8 mi), Burkeville (13 mi), Cumberland (15 mi), Pamplin City (16 mi), Crewe (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023