Zip code 23303: Atlantic, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23303?

23303 is assigned to Atlantic, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23303 in?

23303 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23303?

About 342 people live in 23303, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23303?

The median household income in 23303 is $107,143.

Q: What zip codes are near 23303?

The closest zip codes to 23303 are 23483, 23396, 23442, 23337, 23302.

Residential delivery areaAccomack CountyEastern Time

Population

342

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$107K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$252K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.7 sq mi

61 people/sq mi

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

About 23303

23303 is a small-town zip code in Atlantic, Virginia (Accomack County), covering 5.7 sq mi of land. About 342 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 62.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $107,143 a year, 33% above the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $252,000, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.4 minutes each way, and 39% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair.

How 23303 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 342 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age62.1
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 3945th of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate95.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%68th of 836 in VA
Work from home38.9%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%19th of 848 in VA
Veterans19.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%34th of 851 in VA
Government workers40.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%21st of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older32.5%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%119th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate11.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%50th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$77,414
92nd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,86176th of 834 in VA
Per capita income$64,567
88th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,66698th of 849 in VA
Median household income$107,143
77th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170180th of 796 in VA
Average commute29.4 min
71st
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min354th of 799 in VA
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%249th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate9%
38th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%431st of 837 in VA
Median home value$252,000
34th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700442nd of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher22.7%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%492nd of 850 in VA
Diversity index26.8
20th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7565th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%572nd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%480th of 852 in VA
Population density61/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi512th of 852 in VA
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%542nd of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.342
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471733rd of 832 in VA
Population342
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170784th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%782nd of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%694th of 774 in VA
Residents under 184.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%794th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%606th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%772nd of 846 in VA

Measure	23303	Accomack	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	62.1	47.6	39	38.9	99th	45th of 849
Homeownership rateStrength	95.9%	71.4%	67.3%	65.2%	99th	68th of 836
Work from home	38.9%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	99th	19th of 848
Veterans	19.3%	8.8%	9.4%	6.2%	99th	34th of 851
Government workers	40.4%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	99th	21st of 846
Residents 65 and older	32.5%	25.7%	16.7%	17.2%	98th	119th of 852
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.5%	3.4%	4.3%	5.2%	96th	50th of 846
Median earnings per workerStrength	$77,414	$39,101	$54,861	$49,666	92nd	76th of 834
Per capita incomeStrength	$64,567	$34,132	$50,666	$44,673	88th	98th of 849
Median household income	$107,143	$58,993	$93,170	$80,734	77th	180th of 796
Average commute	29.4 min	20.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	71st	354th of 799
Uninsured rate	7.8%	11%	6.9%	8.4%	58th	249th of 846
Poverty rate	9%	13.9%	9.9%	12.5%	38th	431st of 837
Median home value	$252,000	$204,300	$383,700	$332,700	34th	442nd of 782
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.7%	21.7%	42.2%	35.7%	28th	492nd of 850
Diversity index	26.8	57.6	60.7	61.4	20th	565th of 852
Self-employed workers	6.8%	10.3%	8.6%	10%	17th	572nd of 846
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	8.5%	13.1%	14.1%	14th	480th of 852
Population density	61/sq mi	74/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	512th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	83.5%	91%	91%	9th	542nd of 836
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.342	0.450	0.471	0.483	2nd	733rd of 832
Population	342	33,335	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	784th of 852
Housing vacancy	0%	34.5%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	782nd of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	40.8%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	694th of 774
Residents under 18	4.7%	20.5%	21.7%	22%	1st	794th of 852
Tech workers	0%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	606th of 846
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	772nd of 846

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

27%

55–64

16%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

62.1

Under 18

4.7%

65 and over

32.5%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black13%
Hispanic0%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

26.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

32.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 170
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 70%
Married couples: 54.7%
Living alone: 30%
Veterans (of adults): 19.3%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

18%

$200k+

22%

Median household income

23303

$107,143

Accomack Co.

$58,993

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$64,567

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

40%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.342

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23303

$252,000

Accomack Co.

$204,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23303

—

Accomack Co.

$977

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 170
Owner-occupied: 95.9%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

39%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

30–44

55%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

38%

Management

30%

Construction and repair

18%

Sales

Engineering and science

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

37%

Public administration

25%

Education

15%

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$77,414

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

40.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23303	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,647	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$157,872	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

15%

Some college

49%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.5%
No internet access: 16.5%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Atlantic
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County
Center point: 37.9034° N, 75.5064° W
Land area: 5.7 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Atlantic (unincorporated)96% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23303

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23483	Wattsville, VA · PO box	2.8 mi	—	—	—
23396	Oak Hall, VA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
23442	Temperanceville, VA	3 mi	488	$29,583	$121,500
23337	Wallops Island, VA	3.4 mi	666	$64,762	$156,700
23302	Assawoman, VA	3.5 mi	111	—	—
23416	Oak Hall, VA	3.8 mi	96	$16,688	under $10,000
23407	Mappsville, VA	4.7 mi	270	$70,975	—
23415	New Church, VA	5.2 mi	2,289	$46,836	$177,800
23359	Hallwood, VA	5.4 mi	940	$71,329	—
23395	Horntown, VA	5.6 mi	466	—	$144,500
23488	Withams, VA	5.9 mi	62	$76,731	$122,000
23399	Jenkins Bridge, VA · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 23303

What city is zip code 23303?

23303 is assigned to Atlantic, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23303 in?

23303 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23303?

About 342 people live in 23303, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23303 in?

23303 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23303?

The median household income in 23303 is $107,143.

What zip codes are near 23303?

The closest zip codes to 23303 are 23483, 23396, 23442, 23337, 23302.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23303, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.