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Accomack County
Chincoteague Island, VA
23336
23336 ZIP Code — Chincoteague Island, VA
Accomack County, Virginia
ZIP code 23336 is located in
Chincoteague Island ,
Virginia ,
within Accomack County .
It covers approximately 19.32 square miles and serves a population of
3,327 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23336
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($46,736) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23336 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,327
Population density
172 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
19.32 sq mi
Water area
29.37 sq mi
Latitude
37.9420
Longitude
-75.3263
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.0%
2.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$46,736
Median household income
$323,500
Median home value
$1,182
Median monthly rent
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 511 15.4% 18 and over 2,816 84.6% 65 and over 1,211 36.4% Median age 56.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 3,201 96.1% Two or more races 126 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.0%
2.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.5% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 13.2% $35k–$50k 18.6% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $46,736
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $323,500 Median rent / month $1,182 Owner occupied 67.1% Renter occupied 32.9% Vacant 59.0% Single-family detached 61.7% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 20.8% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 17.9% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 9.7% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 18.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 10.8% 2 bedrooms 38.2% 3 bedrooms 36.6% 4 bedrooms 11.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.1% 1 vehicle 45.2% 2 vehicles 30.7% 3 or more 17.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 72.9% Propane / LP gas 11.3% Fuel oil 8.4% Wood 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 874 48.0% Cohabiting couple 24 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 525 28.8% Female householder, no spouse 399 21.9% Households with children under 18 343 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 941 51.6% Average household size 1.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.7% 9.4% Married 56.8% 60.7% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 5.9% 21.9% Divorced 11.9% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 35.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 1.4% Kindergarten 11 1.9% Elementary school 133 22.9% High school 201 34.6% College / grad school 228 39.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.5%
Public administration
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 15.7% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 20.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.5% Government 28.4% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.6% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.5% Work from home 8.8% Other means 6.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.7% Retirement income 39.8% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 10.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 40.8% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 33.6% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.0% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 69.6% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 453 16.7%
Disability % Any disability 15.9% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 14.0% 65 and over 23.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.0% Public insurance 47.4% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 8.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,155 94.8% Spanish 20 0.6% Other Indo-European 20 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,226 97.0% Born in same state 3,154 94.8% Born in different state 1,001 30.1% Foreign born 72 2.2% Naturalized citizen 101 3.0% Not a US citizen 82 81.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 949 28.5% French 634 19.1% Italian 423 12.7% English 64 1.9% Polish 53 1.6%
Ancestry Count % German 34 1% Dutch 20 0.6% Irish 15 0.5% Norwegian 9 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.8% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23336
What city is ZIP code 23336 in?
ZIP code 23336 is primarily assigned to Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23336 in?
ZIP code 23336 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23336 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 23336 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 23336 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 23336 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23336 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 23336 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23336?
The median home value in ZIP code 23336 is $323,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 23336 in?
ZIP code 23336 observes the EST timezone.
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