23415 ZIP Code — New Church, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23415 is located in New Church, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 31.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23415

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $43,010. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 23415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,323

population

31.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Church	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23396 Oak Hall (2.9 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (3.3 mi) 23395 Horntown (3.5 mi) 23303 Atlantic (3.8 mi) 23488 Withams (4.1 mi) 23442 Temperanceville (4.9 mi) 23359 Hallwood (6.2 mi) 23302 Assawoman (7 mi) 23356 Greenbackville (7.2 mi) 23337 Wallops Island (7.4 mi) 23426 Sanford (8.9 mi) 21851 Pocomoke City (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,323
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	31.58 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	37.9568
Longitude	-75.5309
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	81.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,323

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$43,010

Median household income

$19,098

Per capita income

$153,700

Median home value

$1,278

Median monthly rent

57.6%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

4.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

101

20–24

101

25–34

124

35–44

219

45–54

271

55–59

116

60–64

65–74

104

117

75–84

145

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	16.9%
18 and over	1,930	83.1%
65 and over	498	21.4%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.1%

White 43.1%

Asian 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,193	51.1%
White	1,005	43.1%
Asian	114	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.5%
Other race	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	1.4%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$43,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,700
Median rent / month	$1,278
Owner occupied	57.6%
Renter occupied	42.4%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	48.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	22.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	44.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Fuel oil	22.5%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	419	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	137	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	223	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	229	22.7%
Households with children under 18	258	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	37.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	33.8%
Married	46.7%	37.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	0.0%	9.7%
Divorced	22.4%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 19.5%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	147	36.8%
High school	214	53.5%
College / grad school	39	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Construction 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.9%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.7%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	10.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 60.8%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 69.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	78.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,267	97.6%
Spanish	105	4.6%
Other Indo-European	11	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	94	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,218	95.5%
Born in same state	2,218	95.5%
Born in different state	1,744	75.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	105	4.5%
Not a US citizen	71	67.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,195	51.4%
French	152	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	4%
Polish	15	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23415

What city is ZIP code 23415 in?

ZIP code 23415 is primarily assigned to New Church, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23415 in?

ZIP code 23415 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23415?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23415 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23415?

5% 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 23415 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 23415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23415?

The median home value in ZIP code 23415 is $153,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 23415 in?

ZIP code 23415 observes the EST timezone.