Zip code 23357: Greenbush, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23357?

23357 is assigned to Greenbush, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23357 in?

23357 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23357?

About 890 people live in 23357, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 23357?

The closest zip codes to 23357 are 23441, 23421, 23412, 23417, 23308.

Residential delivery areaAccomack CountyEastern Time

Population

890

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$211K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.7 sq mi

155 people/sq mi

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

About 23357

23357 is a small-town zip code in Greenbush, Virginia (Accomack County), covering 5.7 sq mi of land. About 890 people live here, or 155 per square mile. The median resident is 21.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

50.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $211,300. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 23357 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate50.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%9th of 837 in VA
Residents under 1842.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%5th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.543
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47133rd of 832 in VA
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%370th of 851 in VA
Self-employed workers12.7%
81st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%207th of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate7.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%120th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy12.3%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%391st of 836 in VA
Diversity index62.5
77th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7116th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters56.3%
71st
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%187th of 774 in VA
Government workers15.3%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%588th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate8%
59th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%233rd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%241st of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate59.8%
32nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%701st of 836 in VA
Median home value$211,300
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700525th of 782 in VA
Population density155/sq mi
18th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi312th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$20,545
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666808th of 849 in VA
Average commute15.9 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min767th of 799 in VA
Population890
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170671st of 852 in VA
Median age21.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39830th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher6.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%805th of 850 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%759th of 848 in VA
Broadband access67.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%772nd of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older5.2%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%813th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$21,703
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861806th of 834 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%609th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%773rd of 846 in VA

Measure	23357	Accomack	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Poverty rateWeakness	50.6%	13.9%	9.9%	12.5%	99th	9th of 837
Residents under 18	42.9%	20.5%	21.7%	22%	99th	5th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.543	0.450	0.471	0.483	97th	33rd of 832
Veterans	8.8%	8.8%	9.4%	6.2%	83rd	370th of 851
Self-employed workers	12.7%	10.3%	8.6%	10%	81st	207th of 846
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.1%	3.4%	4.3%	5.2%	80th	120th of 846
Housing vacancy	12.3%	34.5%	8.7%	10.1%	80th	391st of 836
Diversity index	62.5	57.6	60.7	61.4	77th	116th of 852
Rent-burdened renters	56.3%	40.8%	48.5%	51.1%	71st	187th of 774
Government workers	15.3%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	61st	588th of 846
Uninsured rate	8%	11%	6.9%	8.4%	59th	233rd of 846
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	8.5%	13.1%	14.1%	37th	241st of 852
Homeownership rate	59.8%	71.4%	67.3%	65.2%	32nd	701st of 836
Median home value	$211,300	$204,300	$383,700	$332,700	23rd	525th of 782
Population density	155/sq mi	74/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	18th	312th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,545	$34,132	$50,666	$44,673	3rd	808th of 849
Average commuteStrength	15.9 min	20.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	2nd	767th of 799
Population	890	33,335	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	671st of 852
Median age	21.1	47.6	39	38.9	1st	830th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.6%	21.7%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	805th of 850
Work from home	0%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	759th of 848
Broadband accessWeakness	67.6%	83.5%	91%	91%	1st	772nd of 836
Residents 65 and older	5.2%	25.7%	16.7%	17.2%	1st	813th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,703	$39,101	$54,861	$49,666	1st	806th of 834
Tech workers	0%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	609th of 846
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	773rd 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

10%

Under 5

32%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.1

Under 18

42.9%

65 and over

5.2%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black24%
Hispanic24%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

62.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

19%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 256
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 86.7%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 13.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 21% / 79%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23357

—

Accomack Co.

$58,993

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,545

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

50.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.543

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23357

$211,300

Accomack Co.

$204,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23357

—

Accomack Co.

$977

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 292
Owner-occupied: 59.8%
Vacant: 12.3%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 46.6%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

37%

20–29

36%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

79.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Production

12%

Sales

10%

Education

Management

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Retail

17%

Education

10%

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Other services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$21,703

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23357	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$21,063	$74,888
Service	$26,049	$26,804
Sales and office	$20,559	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$14,331	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,417	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

60%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 67.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.1%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Greenbush
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County
Center point: 37.7557° N, 75.6760° W
Land area: 5.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Greenbush (unincorporated)17% of zip
Chase Crossing (unincorporated)14% of zip
Bayside (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23357

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23441	Tasley, VA	3.3 mi	0	—	—
23421	Parksley, VA	3.6 mi	4,290	$52,759	$188,500
23412	Modest Town, VA · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
23417	Onancock, VA	5 mi	3,827	$66,450	$293,200
23308	Bloxom, VA	5.5 mi	2,370	$73,750	$138,100
23301	Accomac, VA	6.2 mi	1,804	$46,680	$227,800
23414	Nelsonia, VA	6.3 mi	26	—	—
23404	Locustville, VA · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
23418	Onley, VA	7.9 mi	753	$54,375	$302,100
23410	Melfa, VA	8.9 mi	2,305	$54,050	$195,100
23409	Mears, VA	9.1 mi	109	$66,500	$170,800
23407	Mappsville, VA	9.2 mi	270	$70,975	—

Questions about 23357

What city is zip code 23357?

23357 is assigned to Greenbush, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23357 in?

23357 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23357?

About 890 people live in 23357, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23357 in?

23357 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 23357?

The closest zip codes to 23357 are 23441, 23421, 23412, 23417, 23308.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23357, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.