23359 ZIP Code — Hallwood, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23359 is located in Hallwood, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 13.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23359

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,732. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,138

population

13.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hallwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23442 Temperanceville (1.7 mi) 23302 Assawoman (3.7 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (3.8 mi) 23303 Atlantic (4.2 mi) 23308 Bloxom (4.6 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (4.8 mi) 23488 Withams (5 mi) 23426 Sanford (6.1 mi) 23415 New Church (6.2 mi) 23421 Parksley (6.8 mi) 23337 Wallops Island (7.4 mi) 23395 Horntown (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,138
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	13.18 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.8797
Longitude	-75.5895
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	51.3%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,138

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$65,732

Median household income

$25,098

Per capita income

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

392

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

117

35–44

45–54

147

55–59

130

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	16.4%
18 and over	951	83.6%
65 and over	120	10.5%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Black or African American 12.2%

Asian 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	930	80.5%
Black or African American	141	12.2%
Asian	48	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.5%
Other race	17	1.5%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$65,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.2%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	56.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	34.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Fuel oil	19.8%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	112	32.6%
Households with children under 18	109	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	30.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.5%	37.5%
Married	41.2%	37.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.2%
Widowed	1.0%	5.4%
Divorced	7.9%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 8.7%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.3%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	47	17.4%
High school	102	37.8%
College / grad school	111	41.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 23.6%

Professional & management 15.5%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Public administration 11.0%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Retail trade 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.1%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	31.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 47.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	85.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	26.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,128	99.1%
Spanish	108	9.6%
Other Indo-European	60	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	48	4.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	975	85.7%
Born in same state	975	85.7%
Born in different state	606	53.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	163	14.3%
Not a US citizen	56	34.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	702	61.7%
Italian	26	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.1%
Irish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23359

What city is ZIP code 23359 in?

ZIP code 23359 is primarily assigned to Hallwood, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23359 in?

ZIP code 23359 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23359 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 23359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23359?

24% of residents in ZIP code 23359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23359?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23359?

Health data for ZIP code 23359 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23359 in?

ZIP code 23359 observes the EST timezone.