23301 ZIP Code — Accomac, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23301 is located in Accomac, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 28.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23301

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $250,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $48,894. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,078

population

28.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Accomac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23418 Onley (1.7 mi) 23404 Locustville (2.5 mi) 23410 Melfa (6.5 mi) 23357 Greenbush (6.5 mi) 23417 Onancock (7.9 mi) 23421 Parksley (8.1 mi) 23420 Painter (8.3 mi) 23308 Bloxom (10.4 mi) 23306 Belle Haven (13.1 mi) 23302 Assawoman (14.6 mi) 23359 Hallwood (14.9 mi) 23442 Temperanceville (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,078
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	28.83 sq mi
Water area	6.92 sq mi
Latitude	37.6704
Longitude	-75.6570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,078

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$48,894

Median household income

$19,376

Per capita income

$250,300

Median home value

$865

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

757

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

153

10–14

138

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

190

35–44

119

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

159

65–74

144

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	679	32.7%
18 and over	1,399	67.3%
65 and over	417	20.1%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.8%

Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

Two or more races 20.1%

Black or African American 17.2%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,069	40.8%
Hispanic or Latino	545	20.8%
Two or more races	526	20.1%
Black or African American	452	17.2%
Other race	26	1%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 29.5%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	29.5%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$48,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,300
Median rent / month	$865
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	67	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	227	33.3%
Households with children under 18	240	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	38.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	35.6%
Married	53.9%	41.0%
Separated	0.7%	2.0%
Widowed	3.0%	3.8%
Divorced	8.4%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.7%
Kindergarten	16	2.7%
Elementary school	383	64.4%
High school	170	28.6%
College / grad school	22	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Professional & management 2.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	44.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 39.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 65.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,962	94.4%
Spanish	307	15.6%
Other Indo-European	293	14.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,630	78.4%
Born in same state	1,629	78.4%
Born in different state	1,003	48.3%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	448	21.6%
Not a US citizen	51	11.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,011	48.7%
French	63	3%
Italian	43	2.1%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.2%
Polish	4	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23301

What city is ZIP code 23301 in?

ZIP code 23301 is primarily assigned to Accomac, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23301 in?

ZIP code 23301 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23301 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 23301 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23301?

21% of residents in ZIP code 23301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23301?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 23301 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 23301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 23301 in?

ZIP code 23301 observes the EST timezone.