23421 ZIP Code — Parksley, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23421 is located in Parksley, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 32.24 square miles and serves a population of 3,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23421

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $63,125. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23421 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,811

population

32.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parksley	Acceptable
Parksley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23308 Bloxom (2.5 mi) 23357 Greenbush (3.3 mi) 23359 Hallwood (6.8 mi) 23302 Assawoman (7.3 mi) 23442 Temperanceville (8 mi) 23301 Accomac (8.1 mi) 23418 Onley (8.7 mi) 23417 Onancock (8.9 mi) 23426 Sanford (9.9 mi) 23303 Atlantic (10.1 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (10.6 mi) 23404 Locustville (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,811
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	32.24 sq mi
Water area	5.62 sq mi
Latitude	37.7859
Longitude	-75.6276
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	53.6%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,811

Population

118

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$35,982

Per capita income

$203,200

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,526

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

120

10–14

131

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

161

178

35–44

195

333

45–54

364

258

55–59

281

152

60–64

166

225

65–74

246

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	612	16.1%
18 and over	3,199	83.9%
65 and over	766	20.1%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.6%

Black or African American 36%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,812	42.6%
Black or African American	1,532	36%
Hispanic or Latino	444	10.4%
Two or more races	363	8.5%
Other race	103	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,200
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	708	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	150	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	364	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	541	30.7%
Households with children under 18	343	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	604	34.3%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	22.3%
Married	53.6%	42.1%
Separated	4.0%	6.4%
Widowed	4.0%	17.1%
Divorced	8.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	8.9%
Kindergarten	24	4.5%
Elementary school	250	47.3%
High school	166	31.4%
College / grad school	42	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.7%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Public administration 9.2%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Construction 3.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	252	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,634	95.4%
Spanish	467	12.9%
Other Indo-European	336	9.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	130	3.6%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,189	83.7%
Born in same state	3,136	82.3%
Born in different state	2,176	57.1%
Foreign born	53	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	622	16.3%
Not a US citizen	180	28.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,801	47.3%
French	233	6.1%
Italian	71	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	0.6%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23421

What city is ZIP code 23421 in?

ZIP code 23421 is primarily assigned to Parksley, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23421 in?

ZIP code 23421 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23421?

14% 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 23421?

Health data for ZIP code 23421 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 23421 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 23421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23421?

ZIP code 23421 has an estimated population of 3,811 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23421 in?

ZIP code 23421 observes the EST timezone.