Zip code 23301: Accomac, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23301?

23301 is assigned to Accomac, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23301 in?

23301 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23301?

About 1,804 people live in 23301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23301?

The median household income in 23301 is $46,680.

Q: What zip codes are near 23301?

The closest zip codes to 23301 are 23404, 23418, 23441, 23480, 23410.

Residential delivery areaAccomack CountyEastern Time

Population

1,804

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$228K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$944/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

63 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23301

23301 is a small-town zip code in Accomac, Virginia (Accomack County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 1,804 people live here, or 63 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,680 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $227,800, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $944 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and healthcare. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 23301 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy34.4%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%66th of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers16.1%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%89th of 846 in VA
Diversity index69.8
93rd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.732nd of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate17.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%29th of 846 in VA
Residents under 1829%
93rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%45th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters63.7%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%121st of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older23.8%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%287th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents21.7%
77th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%67th of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate67%
46th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%635th of 836 in VA
Median age37.1
35th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39677th of 849 in VA
Poverty rate8.1%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%474th of 837 in VA
Median home value$227,800
28th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700494th of 782 in VA
Broadband access88.9%
28th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%376th of 836 in VA
Veterans3.8%
24th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%743rd of 851 in VA
Work from home8.2%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%541st of 848 in VA
Government workers10%
19th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%731st of 846 in VA
Median gross rent$944
17th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579414th of 616 in VA
Median earnings per worker$37,975
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861673rd of 834 in VA
Population density63/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi502nd of 852 in VA
Median household income$46,680
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170714th of 796 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher13.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%704th of 850 in VA
Self-employed workers5.4%
6th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%665th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$21,974
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666800th of 849 in VA
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%586th of 846 in VA
Population1,804
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170535th of 852 in VA
Average commute15.2 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min768th of 799 in VA
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%624th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.343
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471728th of 832 in VA

Measure	23301	Accomack	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	34.4%	34.5%	8.7%	10.1%	98th	66th of 836
Healthcare workers	16.1%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	97th	89th of 846
Diversity index	69.8	57.6	60.7	61.4	93rd	32nd of 852
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.9%	11%	6.9%	8.4%	93rd	29th of 846
Residents under 18	29%	20.5%	21.7%	22%	93rd	45th of 852
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.7%	40.8%	48.5%	51.1%	91st	121st of 774
Residents 65 and older	23.8%	25.7%	16.7%	17.2%	89th	287th of 852
Foreign-born residents	21.7%	8.5%	13.1%	14.1%	77th	67th of 852
Homeownership rate	67%	71.4%	67.3%	65.2%	46th	635th of 836
Median age	37.1	47.6	39	38.9	35th	677th of 849
Poverty rate	8.1%	13.9%	9.9%	12.5%	32nd	474th of 837
Median home value	$227,800	$204,300	$383,700	$332,700	28th	494th of 782
Broadband access	88.9%	83.5%	91%	91%	28th	376th of 836
Veterans	3.8%	8.8%	9.4%	6.2%	24th	743rd of 851
Work from home	8.2%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	23rd	541st of 848
Government workers	10%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	19th	731st of 846
Median gross rent	$944	$977	$1,579	$1,413	17th	414th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,975	$39,101	$54,861	$49,666	16th	673rd of 834
Population density	63/sq mi	74/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	502nd of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,680	$58,993	$93,170	$80,734	7th	714th of 796
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.3%	21.7%	42.2%	35.7%	6th	704th of 850
Self-employed workers	5.4%	10.3%	8.6%	10%	6th	665th of 846
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,974	$34,132	$50,666	$44,673	4th	800th of 849
Tech workers	0.3%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	4th	586th of 846
Population	1,804	33,335	8,705,170	334,922,499	3rd	535th of 852
Average commuteStrength	15.2 min	20.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	2nd	768th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	3.4%	4.3%	5.2%	2nd	624th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.343	0.450	0.471	0.483	2nd	728th of 832

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.1

Under 18

29%

65 and over

23.8%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black27%
Hispanic35%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1.0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

69.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

21.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

19%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 651
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 49.5%
Living alone: 30.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

39%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.3%

Median household income

23301

$46,680

Accomack Co.

$58,993

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,974

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.343

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23301

$227,800

Accomack Co.

$204,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23301

$944

Accomack Co.

$977

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

0.8%

Housing units: 993
Owner-occupied: 67%
Vacant: 34.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.5%
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

53%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Production

19%

Healthcare

16%

Construction and repair

Sales

Management

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Office and admin

Police and fire

Education

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

0.7%

Computer and math

0.3%

Legal and social services

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Agriculture and mining

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

10%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Information

0.1%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$37,975

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23301	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,708	$74,888
Service	$38,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

27%

Some college

18%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 88.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.2%
No internet access: 8.9%
Without health insurance: 17.9%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Accomac
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County
Center point: 37.6698° N, 75.6437° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 6.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tasley (unincorporated)3% of zip
Accomac1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 23301

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23404	Locustville, VA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
23418	Onley, VA	2.4 mi	753	$54,375	$302,100
23441	Tasley, VA	4.2 mi	0	—	—
23480	Wachapreague, VA	4.4 mi	338	$57,868	$172,300
23410	Melfa, VA	5.9 mi	2,305	$54,050	$195,100
23357	Greenbush, VA	6.2 mi	890	—	$211,300
23421	Parksley, VA	6.8 mi	4,290	$52,759	$188,500
23417	Onancock, VA	7.8 mi	3,827	$66,450	$293,200
23401	Keller, VA	7.9 mi	288	$36,705	—
23412	Modest Town, VA · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
23422	Pungoteague, VA	10 mi	202	—	—
23389	Harborton, VA	10 mi	92	—	—

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Questions about 23301

What city is zip code 23301?

23301 is assigned to Accomac, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23301 in?

23301 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23301?

About 1,804 people live in 23301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23301 in?

23301 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23301?

The median household income in 23301 is $46,680.

What zip codes are near 23301?

The closest zip codes to 23301 are 23404, 23418, 23441, 23480, 23410.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23301, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.