23420 ZIP Code — Painter, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23420 is located in Painter, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 35.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23420

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $50,293. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23420 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,908

population

35.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23420 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23420

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Painter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23410 Melfa (3.6 mi) 23404 Locustville (5.9 mi) 23306 Belle Haven (7 mi) 23418 Onley (7.5 mi) 23350 Exmore (8.3 mi) 23301 Accomac (8.3 mi) 23354 Franktown (10.8 mi) 23417 Onancock (11.4 mi) 23357 Greenbush (13.7 mi) 23405 Machipongo (13.8 mi) 23421 Parksley (16.1 mi) 23308 Bloxom (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,908
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	35.65 sq mi
Water area	4.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.5708
Longitude	-75.7433
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	56.7%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,908

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$50,293

Median household income

$22,170

Per capita income

$118,600

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

54.7%

Home ownership

29.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

121

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

167

20–24

134

251

25–34

201

35–44

213

45–54

172

55–59

164

60–64

131

192

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	640	22.0%
18 and over	2,268	78.0%
65 and over	488	16.8%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.1%

White 34.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,808	61.1%
White	1,023	34.6%
Two or more races	65	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.8%
Other race	10	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 21.2%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	21.2%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$50,293

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,600
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	54.7%
Renter occupied	45.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Fuel oil	14.5%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	408	39.3%
Female householder, no spouse	260	25.1%
Households with children under 18	250	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	33.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	35.4%
Married	29.1%	37.3%
Separated	2.7%	11.6%
Widowed	5.0%	8.2%
Divorced	5.8%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.8%
Kindergarten	31	4.7%
Elementary school	200	30.5%
High school	126	19.2%
College / grad school	294	44.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.7%

Professional & management 16.3%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Construction 13.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 29.6%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,637	90.7%
Spanish	23	0.9%
Other Indo-European	23	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,861	98.4%
Born in same state	2,844	97.8%
Born in different state	2,291	78.8%
Foreign born	17	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,753	60.3%
French	142	4.9%
Italian	110	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	1.1%
Dutch	22	0.8%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23420

What city is ZIP code 23420 in?

ZIP code 23420 is primarily assigned to Painter, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23420 in?

ZIP code 23420 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23420?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23420 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23420?

12% 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 23420 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 23420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23420?

The median home value in ZIP code 23420 is $118,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 23420 in?

ZIP code 23420 observes the EST timezone.