23303 ZIP Code — Atlantic, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23303 is located in Atlantic, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 5.65 square miles and serves a population of 463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23303

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

52% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23303 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

463

population

5.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23303 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23303

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlantic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23442 Temperanceville (2.6 mi) 23302 Assawoman (3.3 mi) 23415 New Church (3.8 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (3.8 mi) 23337 Wallops Island (4.2 mi) 23359 Hallwood (4.2 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (5.2 mi) 23395 Horntown (5.6 mi) 23488 Withams (5.8 mi) 23308 Bloxom (7.5 mi) 23356 Greenbackville (8.9 mi) 23426 Sanford (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	463
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	5.65 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.9025
Longitude	-75.5175
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

463

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

Median household income

$29,212

Per capita income

$212,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

112

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	19.7%
18 and over	372	80.3%
65 and over	43	9.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 11%

Asian 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	403	87%
Black or African American	51	11%
Asian	9	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 24.2%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.2%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	26.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 67.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	31.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	49.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	93.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.2%
1 vehicle	8.3%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Fuel oil	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	38	24.2%
Households with children under 18	39	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	21.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	6.6%
Married	36.0%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	22.9%
Widowed	5.6%	0.0%
Divorced	19.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 15.6%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 24.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	51.6%
High school	44	48.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Construction 31.6%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Professional & management 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.9%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.4%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.9%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	19.3%
No insurance	52.4%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	463	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	454	98.1%
Born in same state	454	98.1%
Born in different state	226	48.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.9%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	241	52.1%
French	82	17.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23303

What city is ZIP code 23303 in?

ZIP code 23303 is primarily assigned to Atlantic, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23303 in?

ZIP code 23303 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23303?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 23303?

ZIP code 23303 has an estimated population of 463 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23303?

The median home value in ZIP code 23303 is $212,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 23303 in?

ZIP code 23303 observes the EST timezone.