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Sussex County, VA
4 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Sussex County, Virginia.
Population
10,765
Land area
490sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Sussex County
Sussex County at a glance
- Sussex County is 90% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,530, 32% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,800 (52% below Virginia) and median rent is $907 a month.
- Its largest cities are Waverly (2,324), Wakefield (1,201) and Stony Creek (341).
Local data for Sussex County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sussex County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,530
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$183,800
Prices +11.8% in a year
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (611), German Americans (407), Italian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,090
3,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.28M
FY 2026, $6,490 per person
PPP loans
$14.05M
218 loans, 2,042 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.18K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sussex County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sussex County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
307
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sussex County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sussex County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sussex County, VA?
- Waverly is the largest city or town in Sussex County, with about 2,324 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sussex County?
- Sussex County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23867, 23882, 23884, 23888, 23890.
- What is the population of Sussex County, VA?
- About 10,765 people live in Sussex County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sussex County?
- Sussex County borders Prince George County, Dinwiddie County, Southampton County, Greensville County, Surry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023