23357 ZIP Code — Greenbush, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23357 is located in Greenbush, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 5.76 square miles and serves a population of 816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23357

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 $160,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

816

population

5.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenbush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23421 Parksley (3.3 mi) 23417 Onancock (5.6 mi) 23308 Bloxom (5.7 mi) 23418 Onley (6.4 mi) 23301 Accomac (6.5 mi) 23404 Locustville (8.7 mi) 23359 Hallwood (9.5 mi) 23302 Assawoman (10.5 mi) 23410 Melfa (10.6 mi) 23442 Temperanceville (10.9 mi) 23426 Sanford (11 mi) 23303 Atlantic (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	816
Population density	142 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	5.76 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.7628
Longitude	-75.6808
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	44.1%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

816

Population

142

People per sq mi

20.4

Median age

Median household income

$25,353

Per capita income

$160,800

Median home value

$1,549

Median monthly rent

57.2%

Home ownership

45.1%

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	39.2%
18 and over	496	60.8%
65 and over	79	9.7%
Median age	20.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 31.9%

Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

Other race 24.7%

Black or African American 17.7%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	346	31.9%
Hispanic or Latino	267	24.7%
Other race	267	24.7%
Black or African American	192	17.7%
Asian	11	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 23.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	23.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	33.0%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 36.9%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,800
Median rent / month	$1,549
Owner occupied	57.2%
Renter occupied	42.8%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	35.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	80	41.2%
Households with children under 18	116	59.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	23.2%
Average household size	4.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	61.0%
Married	71.7%	34.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.7%
Divorced	0.0%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 65.3%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	29.4%
Kindergarten	14	5.6%
Elementary school	49	19.4%
High school	98	38.9%
College / grad school	17	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.9%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Public administration 5.6%

Construction 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	32.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	22.0%
Public transit	8.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 45.1%

Under 18 years 76.3%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 78.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	10.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	18.8%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	649	79.5%
Spanish	50	7.7%
Other Indo-European	50	7.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	755	92.5%
Born in same state	755	92.5%
Born in different state	649	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	7.5%
Not a US citizen	11	18.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	235	28.8%
French	12	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1%
German	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.8%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23357

What city is ZIP code 23357 in?

ZIP code 23357 is primarily assigned to Greenbush, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23357 in?

ZIP code 23357 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23357?

45% of residents in ZIP code 23357 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 23357 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 23357 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23357?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 23357?

The median home value in ZIP code 23357 is $160,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 23357 in?

ZIP code 23357 observes the EST timezone.