23401 ZIP Code — Keller, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23401 is located in Keller, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 2.15 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23401

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 sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $34,844. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade 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.

Overall, ZIP code 23401 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

286

population

2.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keller	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	2.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6271
Longitude	-75.7791
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	74.5%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

133

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$34,844

Median household income

$13,657

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,569

Median monthly rent

54.4%

Home ownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	44.8%
18 and over	158	55.2%
65 and over	57	19.9%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%

Black or African American 35.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	178	62.2%
Black or African American	102	35.7%
Two or more races	6	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 20.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 43.0%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	43.0%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$34,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.5%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,569
Owner occupied	54.4%
Renter occupied	45.6%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	63.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.0%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	63.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	16.7%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Fuel oil	23.7%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	17.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	79	69.3%
Households with children under 18	58	50.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	38.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	9.3%
Married	60.5%	39.8%
Separated	7.0%	15.3%
Widowed	0.0%	32.2%
Divorced	11.6%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.8%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 22.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.5%
Elementary school	110	93.2%
High school	4	3.4%
College / grad school	1	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 48.6%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Construction 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.3%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	2.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 47.2%

Under 18 years 69.0%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	35.6%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.1%
Public insurance	82.2%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	95.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	283	99.0%
Born in same state	283	99.0%
Born in different state	251	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	178	62.2%
French	38	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.4%
Irish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23401

What city is ZIP code 23401 in?

ZIP code 23401 is primarily assigned to Keller, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23401 in?

ZIP code 23401 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23401?

47% of residents in ZIP code 23401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 23401 family-oriented?

45% of residents in ZIP code 23401 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 23401 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 23401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23401?

The median household income in ZIP code 23401 is $34,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23401 in?

ZIP code 23401 observes the EST timezone.