Zip code 23486: Willis Wharf, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23486?

23486 is assigned to Willis Wharf, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23486 in?

23486 is in Northampton County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23486?

About 278 people live in 23486, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23486?

The median household income in 23486 is $92,543.

Q: What zip codes are near 23486?

The closest zip codes to 23486 are 23350, 23423, 23482, 23413, 23345.

Residential delivery areaNorthampton CountyEastern Time

Population

278

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

790 people/sq mi

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

About 23486

23486 is a suburban zip code in Willis Wharf, Virginia (Northampton County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 278 people live here, or 790 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 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 $92,543 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 23486 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 278 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · VA 91%24th of 836 in VA
Veterans16%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%77th of 851 in VA
Healthcare workers17.2%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%69th of 846 in VA
Residents under 1830.2%
96th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%33rd of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers16.7%
94th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%111th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$72,583
89th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,86196th of 834 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher48.5%
77th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%152nd of 850 in VA
Homeownership rate75.2%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%489th of 836 in VA
Median household income$92,543
65th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170257th of 796 in VA
Per capita income$38,849
46th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666420th of 849 in VA
Foreign-born residents7.6%
41st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%208th of 852 in VA
Population density790/sq mi
40th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi191st of 852 in VA
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39689th of 849 in VA
Diversity index21.5
14th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7606th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate2.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%735th of 837 in VA
Population278
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170803rd of 852 in VA
Average commute14.6 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min773rd of 799 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%821st of 848 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%801st of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%826th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%818th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%759th of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%816th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%767th of 846 in VA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%836th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.308
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471774th of 832 in VA

Measure	23486	Northampton	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Broadband accessStrength	100%	85.5%	91%	91%	99th	24th of 836
Veterans	16%	10.1%	9.4%	6.2%	98th	77th of 851
Healthcare workers	17.2%	10.3%	8.5%	9.7%	98th	69th of 846
Residents under 18	30.2%	18.3%	21.7%	22%	96th	33rd of 852
Self-employed workers	16.7%	15.3%	8.6%	10%	94th	111th of 846
Median earnings per workerStrength	$72,583	$43,592	$54,861	$49,666	89th	96th of 834
Bachelor's degree or higher	48.5%	32%	42.2%	35.7%	77th	152nd of 850
Homeownership rate	75.2%	66.1%	67.3%	65.2%	67th	489th of 836
Median household income	$92,543	$61,632	$93,170	$80,734	65th	257th of 796
Per capita income	$38,849	$44,222	$50,666	$44,673	46th	420th of 849
Foreign-born residents	7.6%	7.4%	13.1%	14.1%	41st	208th of 852
Population density	790/sq mi	57/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	40th	191st of 852
Median age	36.7	52.5	39	38.9	32nd	689th of 849
Diversity index	21.5	58.9	60.7	61.4	14th	606th of 852
Poverty rateStrength	2.9%	17.7%	9.9%	12.5%	2nd	735th of 837
Population	278	12,059	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	803rd of 852
Average commuteStrength	14.6 min	25.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	1st	773rd of 799
Work from home	0%	10.1%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	821st of 848
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	801st of 846
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	10.1%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	826th of 846
Housing vacancy	0%	28%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	818th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	39%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	759th of 774
Residents 65 and older	5%	29.4%	16.7%	17.2%	1st	816th of 852
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	767th of 846
Government workers	0%	20.4%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	836th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.308	0.536	0.471	0.483	1st	774th 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

13%

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

42%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

30.2%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

21.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

18%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 117
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73.5%
Married couples: 55.6%
Living alone: 26.5%
Veterans (of adults): 16%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

43%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

$150–200k

26%

$200k+

Median household income

23486

$92,543

Northampton Co.

$61,632

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,849

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.308

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23486

—

Northampton Co.

$316,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23486

—

Northampton Co.

$829

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 117
Owner-occupied: 75.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

19%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

27%

20–29

20%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

89.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

42%

Management

17%

Healthcare

17%

Farming, fishing and forestry

16%

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

42%

Health care and social assistance

34%

Wholesale

16%

Retail

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$72,583

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23486	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,054	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

31%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 30.9%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Willis Wharf
State: Virginia
County: Northampton County
Center point: 37.5179° N, 75.8068° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: 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

Willis Wharf (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23486

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23350	Exmore, VA	3.1 mi	2,983	$48,712	$170,500
23423	Quinby, VA	3.6 mi	219	$55,662	$116,200
23482	Wardtown, VA · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
23413	Nassawadox, VA	4.5 mi	776	$56,250	$196,900
23345	Davis Wharf, VA · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
23408	Marionville, VA	4.9 mi	0	—	—
23341	Craddockville, VA · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
23306	Belle Haven, VA	5.5 mi	1,729	$108,438	$280,600
23420	Painter, VA	5.6 mi	2,673	$52,831	$158,400
23354	Franktown, VA	5.9 mi	433	$206,375	$519,100
23307	Birdsnest, VA	6.9 mi	701	—	$206,300
23398	Jamesville, VA	7.3 mi	27	—	—

Questions about 23486

What city is zip code 23486?

23486 is assigned to Willis Wharf, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23486 in?

23486 is in Northampton County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23486?

About 278 people live in 23486, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23486 in?

23486 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23486?

The median household income in 23486 is $92,543.

What zip codes are near 23486?

The closest zip codes to 23486 are 23350, 23423, 23482, 23413, 23345.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23486, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.