23310 ZIP Code — Cape Charles, VA

Northampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23310 is located in Cape Charles, Virginia, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 65.13 square miles and serves a population of 4,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23310

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($55,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

4,984

population

65.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cape Charles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23405 Machipongo (14.4 mi) 23354 Franktown (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,984
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	65.13 sq mi
Water area	14.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.2159
Longitude	-75.9027
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	52.4%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,984

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$39,202

Per capita income

$304,700

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

60.8%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,527

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

116

5–9

180

10–14

191

15–19

100

125

20–24

133

238

25–34

253

204

35–44

217

218

45–54

231

201

55–59

214

249

60–64

264

462

65–74

491

190

75–84

201

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	831	16.7%
18 and over	4,153	83.3%
65 and over	1,531	30.7%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.3%

Black or African American 28.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,349	66.3%
Black or African American	1,439	28.5%
Two or more races	176	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.4%
Asian	17	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 20.4%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,700
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	60.8%
Renter occupied	39.2%
Vacant	32.9%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	29.3%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	69.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	13.1%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,006	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	63	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	515	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	716	31.1%
Households with children under 18	405	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,133	49.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	28.2%
Married	52.5%	45.5%
Separated	5.6%	2.3%
Widowed	2.7%	11.7%
Divorced	11.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	4.4%
Kindergarten	32	4.1%
Elementary school	473	60.9%
High school	121	15.6%
College / grad school	117	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 14.8%

Wholesale trade 9.6%

Construction 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,758	95.5%
Spanish	44	0.9%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.6%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,826	96.8%
Born in same state	4,772	95.7%
Born in different state	2,977	59.7%
Foreign born	54	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	158	3.2%
Not a US citizen	100	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,248	45.1%
French	451	9%
Italian	376	7.5%
English	42	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	14	0.3%
Polish	12	0.2%
German	11	0.2%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23310

What city is ZIP code 23310 in?

ZIP code 23310 is primarily assigned to Cape Charles, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23310 in?

ZIP code 23310 falls within Northampton County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23310 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 23310 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23310 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 23310 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23310?

ZIP code 23310 has an estimated population of 4,984 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23310?

The median home value in ZIP code 23310 is $304,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 23310 in?

ZIP code 23310 observes the EST timezone.