23306 ZIP Code — Belle Haven, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23306 is located in Belle Haven, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 11.81 square miles and serves a population of 858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23306

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 $206,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $42,396. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23306 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

858

population

11.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belle Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23350 Exmore (5 mi) 23410 Melfa (6.7 mi) 23420 Painter (7 mi) 23354 Franktown (7.7 mi) 23405 Machipongo (11.3 mi) 23404 Locustville (11.3 mi) 23417 Onancock (11.5 mi) 23418 Onley (11.6 mi) 23301 Accomac (13.1 mi) 23357 Greenbush (16.1 mi) 23421 Parksley (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	858
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	11.81 sq mi
Water area	3.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.5845
Longitude	-75.8709
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	29.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

858

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$42,396

Median household income

$28,968

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

$1,256

Median monthly rent

49.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

346

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	17.7%
18 and over	706	82.3%
65 and over	202	23.5%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53%

Black or African American 38.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	471	53%
Black or African American	338	38.1%
Hispanic or Latino	30	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	2%
Two or more races	16	1.8%
Other race	15	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 34.6%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	34.6%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
Median income	$42,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$1,256
Owner occupied	49.1%
Renter occupied	50.9%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	21.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	70.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	16.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	43	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	201	49.6%
Households with children under 18	53	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	41.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	41.8%
Married	51.2%	33.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.3%
Widowed	5.1%	2.2%
Divorced	9.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	14.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	38.8%
High school	33	25.6%
College / grad school	27	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 28.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.3%
Service	34.7%
Sales & office	38.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.8%
Carpool	32.2%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	792	92.3%
Spanish	69	8.7%
Other Indo-European	30	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	4.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	757	88.2%
Born in same state	757	88.2%
Born in different state	541	63.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	101	11.8%
Not a US citizen	32	31.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	440	51.3%
French	66	7.7%
Italian	18	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.5%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23306

What city is ZIP code 23306 in?

ZIP code 23306 is primarily assigned to Belle Haven, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23306 in?

ZIP code 23306 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23306 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 23306 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23306?

Health data for ZIP code 23306 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23306?

The median household income in ZIP code 23306 is $42,396, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 23306?

ZIP code 23306 has an estimated population of 858 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23306 in?

ZIP code 23306 observes the EST timezone.