Accomack County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 40 ZIP codes · 39 cities
40
ZIP codes
33,246
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
51001
FIPS code
Accomack County ZIP code map
About Accomack County
Accomack County is located in Virginia and contains 40 ZIP codes across 39 cities and communities.
The county's population was 33,246 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 33,164 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Accomack County is 51001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 33,246 |
| 2010 population | 33,164 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Accomack County
Accomac
Assawoman
Atlantic
Belle Haven
Bloxom
Chincoteague Island
Craddockville
Davis Wharf
Greenbackville
Greenbush
Hacksneck
Hallwood
Harborton
Horntown
Jenkins Bridge
Keller
Locustville
Mappsville
Mears
Melfa
Modest Town
Nelsonia
New Church
Oak Hall
Onancock
Onley
Painter
Parksley
Pungoteague
Quinby
Sanford
Saxis
Tangier
Tasley
Temperanceville
Wachapreague
Wallops Island
Wattsville
Withams
ZIP codes for Accomack County, VA (40)
Demographics & statistics
30,711
Population
46.8
Median age
$50,845
Median household income
$32,015
Per capita income
$159,368
Median home value
$685
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
15,712
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
798
Under 5
842
688
5–9
725
1,027
10–14
1,083
859
15–19
906
649
20–24
684
1,648
25–34
1,738
1,510
35–44
1,592
1,737
45–54
1,832
1,194
55–59
1,260
1,123
60–64
1,184
2,248
65–74
2,372
1,108
75–84
1,169
358
85+
377
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,268 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,443 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,632 | 28.7% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.3%
Black or African American
27.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,788 | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,009 | 27.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,106 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,999 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 574 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
8.3%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $50,845 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,368 |
| Median rent / month | $685 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 32.1% |
| Single-family detached | 80.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 13.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.1% |
| Electricity | 55.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.4% |
| Fuel oil | 13.0% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,127 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 622 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,474 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,908 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,086 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,545 | 43.8% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.4% | 29.5% |
| Married | 60.9% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 229 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 257 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,688 | 35.3% |
| High school | 1,681 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,207 | 17.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
17.8%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Construction
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 15.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,282 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 47.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,071 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,505 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,033 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 303 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 169 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,507 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 28,001 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,057 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 506 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,204 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 693 | 33.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 13,855 | 45.1% |
| French | 2,672 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 2,021 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 112 | 0.4% |
| German | 102 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 93 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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