Zip code 23421: Parksley, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23421?

23421 is assigned to Parksley, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23421 in?

23421 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23421?

About 4,290 people live in 23421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23421?

The median household income in 23421 is $52,759.

Q: What zip codes are near 23421?

The closest zip codes to 23421 are 23412, 23357, 23414, 23308, 23441.

Residential delivery areaAccomack CountyEastern Time

Population

4,290

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$189K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$916/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

133 people/sq mi

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

About 23421

23421 is a small-town zip code in Parksley, Virginia (Accomack County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 4,290 people live here, or 133 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,759 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $188,500, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $916 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 23421 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39260th of 849 in VA
Uninsured rate13.7%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%70th of 846 in VA
Diversity index64.1
81st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.794th of 852 in VA
Residents 65 and older21.6%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%373rd of 852 in VA
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%409th of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy12.3%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%392nd of 836 in VA
Government workers17.8%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%463rd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents18.7%
72nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%79th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471213th of 832 in VA
Poverty rate10.3%
47th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%373rd of 837 in VA
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%374th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate62.8%
37th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%684th of 836 in VA
Per capita income$35,075
34th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666515th of 849 in VA
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%404th of 852 in VA
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%462nd of 846 in VA
Median home value$188,500
19th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700566th of 782 in VA
Population density133/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi340th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$916
15th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579431st of 616 in VA
Average commute20.5 min
15th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min696th of 799 in VA
Median earnings per worker$36,975
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861690th of 834 in VA
Median household income$52,759
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170643rd of 796 in VA
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%636th of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%673rd of 850 in VA
Population4,290
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170389th of 852 in VA
Work from home4.1%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%688th of 848 in VA
Rent-burdened renters31.1%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%573rd of 774 in VA
Broadband access79%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%637th of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate0.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%675th of 846 in VA

Measure	23421	Accomack	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	48.4	47.6	39	38.9	93rd	260th of 849
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.7%	11%	6.9%	8.4%	85th	70th of 846
Diversity index	64.1	57.6	60.7	61.4	81st	94th of 852
Residents 65 and older	21.6%	25.7%	16.7%	17.2%	81st	373rd of 852
Veterans	8.3%	8.8%	9.4%	6.2%	80th	409th of 851
Housing vacancy	12.3%	34.5%	8.7%	10.1%	80th	392nd of 836
Government workers	17.8%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	75th	463rd of 846
Foreign-born residents	18.7%	8.5%	13.1%	14.1%	72nd	79th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.450	0.471	0.483	68th	213th of 832
Poverty rate	10.3%	13.9%	9.9%	12.5%	47th	373rd of 837
Healthcare workers	8.9%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	41st	374th of 846
Homeownership rate	62.8%	71.4%	67.3%	65.2%	37th	684th of 836
Per capita income	$35,075	$34,132	$50,666	$44,673	34th	515th of 849
Residents under 18	19.9%	20.5%	21.7%	22%	30th	404th of 852
Tech workers	1.7%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	27th	462nd of 846
Median home value	$188,500	$204,300	$383,700	$332,700	19th	566th of 782
Population density	133/sq mi	74/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	340th of 852
Median gross rent	$916	$977	$1,579	$1,413	15th	431st of 616
Average commuteStrength	20.5 min	20.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	15th	696th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,975	$39,101	$54,861	$49,666	14th	690th of 834
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,759	$58,993	$93,170	$80,734	12th	643rd of 796
Self-employed workers	6%	10.3%	8.6%	10%	10th	636th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.7%	21.7%	42.2%	35.7%	9th	673rd of 850
Population	4,290	33,335	8,705,170	334,922,499	7th	389th of 852
Work from home	4.1%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	5th	688th of 848
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.1%	40.8%	48.5%	51.1%	5th	573rd of 774
Broadband accessWeakness	79%	83.5%	91%	91%	4th	637th of 836
Unemployment rateStrength	0.4%	3.4%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	675th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

17%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

21.6%

Race and ethnicity

White40%
Black41%
Hispanic17%
Asian0.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

64.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

18.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 1,892
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 58.7%
Married couples: 37.2%
Living alone: 35.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23421

$52,759

Accomack Co.

$58,993

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,075

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23421

$188,500

Accomack Co.

$204,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23421

$916

Accomack Co.

$977

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,158
Owner-occupied: 62.8%
Vacant: 12.3%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.3%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

49%

20–29

16%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

21%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Sales

Engineering and science

Education

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Manufacturing

30%

Retail

10%

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Education

Wholesale

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.1%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,975

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23421	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,348	$74,888
Service	$24,980	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,143	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,918	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,464	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

35%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 79%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.3%
No internet access: 16.9%
Without health insurance: 13.7%
Limited-English households: 7.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Parksley
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County
Center point: 37.7648° N, 75.6118° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 5.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gargatha (unincorporated)9% of zip
Pastoria (unincorporated)7% of zip
Metompkin (unincorporated)4% of zip
Lee Mont (unincorporated)2% of zip
Parksley2% of zip
Whitesville (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23421

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23412	Modest Town, VA · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
23357	Greenbush, VA	3.6 mi	890	—	$211,300
23414	Nelsonia, VA	3.6 mi	26	—	—
23308	Bloxom, VA	4.5 mi	2,370	$73,750	$138,100
23441	Tasley, VA	6 mi	0	—	—
23407	Mappsville, VA	6.5 mi	270	$70,975	—
23301	Accomac, VA	6.8 mi	1,804	$46,680	$227,800
23302	Assawoman, VA	8 mi	111	—	—
23404	Locustville, VA · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
23359	Hallwood, VA	8.5 mi	940	$71,329	—
23417	Onancock, VA	8.5 mi	3,827	$66,450	$293,200
23409	Mears, VA	8.9 mi	109	$66,500	$170,800

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Questions about 23421

What city is zip code 23421?

23421 is assigned to Parksley, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23421 in?

23421 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23421?

About 4,290 people live in 23421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23421 in?

23421 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23421?

The median household income in 23421 is $52,759.

What zip codes are near 23421?

The closest zip codes to 23421 are 23412, 23357, 23414, 23308, 23441.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23421, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.