Zip code 23480: Wachapreague, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23480?

23480 is assigned to Wachapreague, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23480 in?

23480 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23480?

About 338 people live in 23480, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23480?

The median household income in 23480 is $57,868.

Q: What zip codes are near 23480?

The closest zip codes to 23480 are 23418, 23404, 23410, 23301, 23401.

Residential delivery areaAccomack CountyEastern Time

Population

338

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$172K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.9 sq mi

175 people/sq mi

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

About 23480

23480 is a small-town zip code in Wachapreague, Virginia (Accomack County), covering 1.9 sq mi of land. About 338 people live here, or 175 per square mile. The median resident is 54.7 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 $57,868 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,300, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and food service.

How 23480 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 338 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents 65 and older37.3%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%75th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers44.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%5th of 846 in VA
Median age54.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39134th of 849 in VA
Housing vacancy29.8%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%101st of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate11.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%51st of 846 in VA
Veterans12.6%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%159th of 851 in VA
Homeownership rate82.2%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%324th of 836 in VA
Uninsured rate11.5%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%107th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%169th of 837 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.435
51st
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471308th of 832 in VA
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%656th of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher26.8%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%417th of 850 in VA
Diversity index33.8
28th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7494th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$32,265
25th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666595th of 849 in VA
Population density175/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi297th of 852 in VA
Median household income$57,868
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170581st of 796 in VA
Median home value$172,300
15th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700595th of 782 in VA
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%594th of 848 in VA
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%496th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers5.8%
8th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%646th of 846 in VA
Average commute16.8 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min762nd of 799 in VA
Broadband access78.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%644th of 836 in VA
Median earnings per worker$31,000
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861774th of 834 in VA
Rent-burdened renters18.8%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%641st of 774 in VA
Residents under 188.6%
2nd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%745th of 852 in VA
Population338
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170785th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%623rd of 846 in VA

Measure	23480	Accomack	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Residents 65 and older	37.3%	25.7%	16.7%	17.2%	99th	75th of 852
Healthcare workers	44.2%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	5th of 846
Median age	54.7	47.6	39	38.9	98th	134th of 849
Housing vacancy	29.8%	34.5%	8.7%	10.1%	98th	101st of 836
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.4%	3.4%	4.3%	5.2%	96th	51st of 846
Veterans	12.6%	8.8%	9.4%	6.2%	95th	159th of 851
Homeownership rateStrength	82.2%	71.4%	67.3%	65.2%	83rd	324th of 836
Uninsured rate	11.5%	11%	6.9%	8.4%	78th	107th of 846
Poverty rate	16.7%	13.9%	9.9%	12.5%	75th	169th of 837
Income inequality (Gini)	0.435	0.450	0.471	0.483	51st	308th of 832
Government workers	13.5%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	48th	656th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.8%	21.7%	42.2%	35.7%	38th	417th of 850
Diversity index	33.8	57.6	60.7	61.4	28th	494th of 852
Per capita income	$32,265	$34,132	$50,666	$44,673	25th	595th of 849
Population density	175/sq mi	74/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	297th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,868	$58,993	$93,170	$80,734	17th	581st of 796
Median home value	$172,300	$204,300	$383,700	$332,700	15th	595th of 782
Work from home	6.6%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	14th	594th of 848
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	8.5%	13.1%	14.1%	13th	496th of 852
Self-employed workers	5.8%	10.3%	8.6%	10%	8th	646th of 846
Average commuteStrength	16.8 min	20.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	3rd	762nd of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	78.5%	83.5%	91%	91%	3rd	644th of 836
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,000	$39,101	$54,861	$49,666	3rd	774th of 834
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.8%	40.8%	48.5%	51.1%	2nd	641st of 774
Residents under 18	8.6%	20.5%	21.7%	22%	2nd	745th of 852
Population	338	33,335	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	785th of 852
Tech workers	0%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	623rd 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

17%

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

12%

55–64

20%

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

54.7

Under 18

8.6%

65 and over

37.3%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black9%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

33.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 191
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 36.6%
Married couples: 27.7%
Living alone: 60.7%
Veterans (of adults): 12.6%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23480

$57,868

Accomack Co.

$58,993

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,265

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.435

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23480

$172,300

Accomack Co.

$204,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23480

—

Accomack Co.

$977

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

98%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 272
Owner-occupied: 82.2%
Vacant: 29.8%
Median year built: 1947
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.3%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

58%

20–29

16%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

44%

Office and admin

12%

Food service

10%

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Education

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

0.6%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

21%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Public administration

11%

Retail

10%

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Education

Construction

Manufacturing

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Median earnings per worker

$31,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

45.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23480	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,500	$74,888
Service	$22,589	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,636	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

50%

Some college

10%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 97.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 14%
Households with broadband: 78.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.3%
No internet access: 18.3%
Without health insurance: 11.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wachapreague
State: Virginia
County: Accomack County
Center point: 37.6187° N, 75.6907° W
Land area: 1.9 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

Wachapreague12% of zip
Locust Mount (unincorporated)5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23480

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23418	Onley, VA	2 mi	753	$54,375	$302,100
23404	Locustville, VA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
23410	Melfa, VA	3.3 mi	2,305	$54,050	$195,100
23301	Accomac, VA	4.4 mi	1,804	$46,680	$227,800
23401	Keller, VA	4.8 mi	288	$36,705	—
23441	Tasley, VA	6.5 mi	0	—	—
23420	Painter, VA	7.1 mi	2,673	$52,831	$158,400
23422	Pungoteague, VA	7.3 mi	202	—	—
23423	Quinby, VA	7.6 mi	219	$55,662	$116,200
23389	Harborton, VA	8.2 mi	92	—	—
23417	Onancock, VA	8.8 mi	3,827	$66,450	$293,200
23486	Willis Wharf, VA	9.4 mi	278	$92,543	—

Questions about 23480

What city is zip code 23480?

23480 is assigned to Wachapreague, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23480 in?

23480 is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23480?

About 338 people live in 23480, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23480 in?

23480 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23480?

The median household income in 23480 is $57,868.

What zip codes are near 23480?

The closest zip codes to 23480 are 23418, 23404, 23410, 23301, 23401.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23480, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.