23308 ZIP Code — Bloxom, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23308 is located in Bloxom, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 35.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23308

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $70,050. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23308 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,866

population

35.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23308 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23308

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23308. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloxom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23421 Parksley (2.5 mi) 23359 Hallwood (4.6 mi) 23302 Assawoman (4.8 mi) 23442 Temperanceville (5.6 mi) 23357 Greenbush (5.7 mi) 23303 Atlantic (7.5 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (8.4 mi) 23337 Wallops Island (8.8 mi) 23426 Sanford (8.8 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (9.4 mi) 23488 Withams (9.4 mi) 23301 Accomac (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,866
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	35.24 sq mi
Water area	11.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.8142
Longitude	-75.5988
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	47.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,866

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$70,050

Median household income

$28,376

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

563

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

129

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

134

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	562	30.1%
18 and over	1,304	69.9%
65 and over	353	18.9%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Black or African American 18.4%

Two or more races 12.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,226	61.5%
Black or African American	368	18.4%
Two or more races	252	12.6%
Hispanic or Latino	129	6.5%
Other race	20	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$70,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	73.2%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Fuel oil	22.0%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	332	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	197	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	93	14.0%
Households with children under 18	261	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	29.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	20.7%
Married	44.3%	60.2%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%
Widowed	9.8%	13.5%
Divorced	18.4%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.2%
Kindergarten	25	5.0%
Elementary school	377	74.7%
High school	57	11.3%
College / grad school	30	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Construction 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Public administration 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Retail trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	31.4%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,768	94.7%
Spanish	200	11.3%
Other Indo-European	115	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	85	4.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,592	85.3%
Born in same state	1,590	85.2%
Born in different state	874	46.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	274	14.7%
Not a US citizen	63	23.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	823	44.1%
French	196	10.5%
Italian	169	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.3%
German	2	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23308

What city is ZIP code 23308 in?

ZIP code 23308 is primarily assigned to Bloxom, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23308 in?

ZIP code 23308 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23308 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23308 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 23308 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 23308 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23308 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 23308 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23308?

The median home value in ZIP code 23308 is $118,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 23308 in?

ZIP code 23308 observes the EST timezone.