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Nottoway County, VA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Nottoway County, Virginia.
Population
15,597
Land area
314sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Nottoway County
Nottoway County at a glance
- Nottoway County is 77% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,261 a year, 32% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (56% below Virginia) and median rent is $972 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blackstone (3,341), Crewe (2,906) and Burkeville (488).
Local data for Nottoway County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nottoway County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,261
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$167,500
Prices +11.7% in a year
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (738), Irish Americans (578), Puerto Ricans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,672
5,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $9,244 per person
PPP loans
$21.5M
373 loans, 2,613 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nottoway County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nottoway County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
283
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nottoway County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nottoway County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nottoway County, VA?
- Blackstone is the largest city or town in Nottoway County, with about 3,341 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nottoway County?
- Nottoway County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23824, 23922, 23930, 23955.
- What is the population of Nottoway County, VA?
- About 15,597 people live in Nottoway County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nottoway County?
- Nottoway County borders Dinwiddie County, Prince Edward County, Brunswick County, Amelia County, Lunenburg County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023