% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Virginia

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The southwestern coalfield region of Virginia exhibits notably elevated SNAP participation rates, with several zip codes exceeding 35–50%, reflecting persistent economic hardship in Appalachian communities. In stark contrast, the Northern Virginia suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C., display consistently low SNAP usage below 5%, indicative of the region's high-income professional workforce. Scattered pockets of high participation also appear in the Southside Virginia region and around independent cities such as Richmond, Danville, and Petersburg, highlighting urban poverty corridors amid otherwise moderate surrounding areas.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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