Outskirts of, 2017
Ivor’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 297 in 1910, a peak of 444 in 1970, 312 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and 4 maps from 1920 on.
- 1858Ivor is settled
IvorVA
A town of 314, settled in 1858.
Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
314
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$302K
+4.4% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
58.3
years
Jobs based here
138
Balanced
Is Ivor a good place to live?
Ivor’s median age is 58.3 years, against 38.5 years in Virginia’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Ivor. Ivor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
314 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ivor: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ivor, and how to reach them.
PowerDominion Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Ivor water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offIvor Transfer Station, 1 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Virginia you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSouthampton General RegistrarSouthampton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code2386623866 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ivor.
Housing
Homes in Ivor are worth about $302K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Ivor home is worth about $302,000, up 4.4% in a year, 27% below the Virginia typical home. Ivor’s median rent is $1,063 a month, below Virginia’s towns ($1,762 a month) and close to U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$302KZillow home value
| Ivor | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,063 a month | $1,762 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Ivor$302K
Virginia$412K
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Ivor
Ivor has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Ivor’s July high is 90°F.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring46–70°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Ivor faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingDrought
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Ivor
Most working residents leave Ivor for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Ivor is 33 minutes. Jobs based in Ivor grew to 138 in 2023, 59 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Ivor | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $102,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Ivor5%
Suffolk7%
Courtland5%
Richmond5%
Franklin5%
21 mi
median commute distance
138
jobs based in Ivor
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Ivor is
Ivor beats the Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of Ivor adults have high blood pressure.
| Ivor | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Virginia
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Ivor | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.2% |
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital
14.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ivor
17pages on Ivor
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ivor; the nearest are
Paul D Camp Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Franklin15.8 mi$5,012 in-state tuitionChristopher Newport UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Newport News24.7 mi$16,828 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Ivor residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Virginia.
About Ivor
Town in Virginia, United States
Ivor is an incorporated town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. It is twenty-three miles northwest of Suffolk. As of the 2020 census, Ivor had a population of 312.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- ZIP code
- 23866
- Area code
- 757
Questions about Ivor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ivor, VA a good place to live?
Ivor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.