23422 ZIP Code — Pungoteague, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23422 is located in Pungoteague, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 3.52 square miles and serves a population of 217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23422

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 is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 49%.

Overall, ZIP code 23422 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

217

population

3.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23422

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City	Status
Pungoteague	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	217
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.52 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.6328
Longitude	-75.8161
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	78.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

217

Population

People per sq mi

79.0

Median age

Median household income

$44,327

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

50.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	217	100.0%
65 and over	110	50.7%
Median age	79.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	212	95.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.3%
Two or more races	5	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.9%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

$50k–$75k 44.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 42.3%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	44.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	42.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 48.8%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 45.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	96.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	29.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	20.7%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	55.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	41	42.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	81.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	67.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	32.8%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.0%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 50.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 62.5%

Professional & management 37.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.5%
Government	62.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	94.8%
Retirement income	81.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	71.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	217	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)	217	100.0%
Born in same state	217	100.0%
Born in different state	52	24.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	217	100%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23422

What city is ZIP code 23422 in?

ZIP code 23422 is primarily assigned to Pungoteague, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23422 in?

ZIP code 23422 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23422 have a large retiree population?

95% of households in ZIP code 23422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23422 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 23422 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23422 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 23422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23422?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 23422 in?

ZIP code 23422 observes the EST timezone.