23409 ZIP Code — Mears, VA
Accomack County, Virginia
ZIP code 23409 is located in Mears, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 7.90 square miles and serves a population of 183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
183
population
7.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23409 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23409
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23409. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mears | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 183 |
| Population density | 23 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8768 |
| Longitude | -75.6456 |
| 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 | 38.8% | 52.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 61.2% | 13.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
183
Population
23
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,364
Per capita income
$163,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.9%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
5–9
2
20
10–14
19
10
15–19
10
6
25–34
6
26
35–44
24
3
45–54
3
3
60–64
2
16
65–74
15
8
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 64 | 35.0% |
| 18 and over | 119 | 65.0% |
| 65 and over | 46 | 25.1% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.9%
Two or more races
19.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 80.9% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 19.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 52.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 61.2% | 13.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
$10k–$15k
10.1%
$15k–$25k
14.5%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
37.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 37.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.0%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter occupied | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 20.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 24.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 37.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 7.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 56.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 53.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| Married | 72.7% | 48.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
70.6%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
5.0%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 50.0% |
| High school | 20 | 50.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
32.1%
Agriculture & mining
21.4%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Other services
8.9%
Public administration
3.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 76.8% |
| Service | 3.6% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 96.4% |
| Government | 3.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.1% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 36.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 43.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 17.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 43.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 51.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 183 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 183 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 176 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 24 | 13.1% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 97 | 53% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19 | 10.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 75.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23409
What city is ZIP code 23409 in?
ZIP code 23409 is primarily assigned to Mears, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23409 in?
ZIP code 23409 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23409 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 23409 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23409 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 23409 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23409?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 23409 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 23409 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 23409 in?
ZIP code 23409 observes the EST timezone.