Sussex
Census-designated place in Sussex County, Virginia

Sussex is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sussex County, Virginia, with 181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stony Creek, 7.4 miles W.
- 181residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 23884ZIP code
About Sussex
Sussex is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 181.
The Sussex County Courthouse Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Sussex had 181 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 181 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sussex at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 181 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.70 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9174° N, 77.2719° W |
| ZIP code | 23884 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5176912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sussex
- Stony Creek7.4 mi W
- Templeton12.2 mi NW
- Waverly12.6 mi NE
- Jarratt12.9 mi SW
- Disputanta14.5 mi N
- Capron14.9 mi S
- Wakefield16.1 mi E
- Courtland18.3 mi SE
- Sedley18.4 mi SE
- Dinwiddie20.9 mi NW
- Ivor20.9 mi E
- Dendron20.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sussex
What county is Sussex in?
Sussex is in Sussex County, Virginia.
What is the population of Sussex, VA?
181 people lived in Sussex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sussex, VA?
The ZIP code of Sussex is 23884.
What is the elevation of Sussex?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sussex?
Stony Creek (7.4 mi), Templeton (12.2 mi), Waverly (12.6 mi), Jarratt (12.9 mi), Disputanta (14.5 mi).
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