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Accomack County
Saxis, VA
23427
23427 ZIP Code — Saxis, VA
Accomack County, Virginia
ZIP code 23427 is located in
Saxis ,
Virginia ,
within Accomack County .
It covers approximately 4.88 square miles and serves a population of
256 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23427
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,000. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 23427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Saxis
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
256
Population density
52 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
4.88 sq mi
Water area
2.22 sq mi
Latitude
37.9158
Longitude
-75.7174
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.2%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$38,000
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 19 7.4% 18 and over 237 92.6% 65 and over 63 24.6% Median age 56.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 214 76.2% Two or more races 42 14.9% Hispanic or Latino 25 8.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.2%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 24.6% $10k–$15k 12.3% $15k–$25k 3.5% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $38,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,600 Median rent / month $920 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 52.5% Single-family detached 98.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 1.7% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 0.8% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 25.0% 1950–1959 18.8% 1940–1949 17.1% 1939 or earlier 16.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 60.8% 3 bedrooms 28.3% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 35.1% 2 vehicles 33.3% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 50.9% Propane / LP gas 14.9% Fuel oil 32.5% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 66 57.9% Cohabiting couple 3 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 18 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 27 23.7% Households with children under 18 35 30.7% Households with seniors (65+) 43 37.7% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.4% 20.5% Married 52.3% 51.8% Separated 2.3% 10.7% Widowed 0.8% 15.2% Divorced 9.2% 1.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 3.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 41.7% Elementary school 2 16.7% High school 5 41.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
50.5%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Professional & management
5.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 18.2% Sales & office 8.1% Natural resources & construction 50.5% Production & transportation 10.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 6.1% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
37.9%
Female-led households
81.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.5% Retirement income 30.7% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 26.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 48.4% High cholesterol 41.1% Diabetes 16.9% Heart disease 12.4% Stroke 6.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 40.6% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 14.3% Cancer 10.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 11.7% No physical activity 33.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 24.7% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 16.4% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 57.7% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 23.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 21.8% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.0% Public insurance 58.2% No insurance 20.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 249 97.3% 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) 253 98.8% Born in same state 252 98.4% Born in different state 168 65.6% Foreign born 1 0.4% Naturalized citizen 3 1.2% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 191 74.6% French 22 8.6% Italian 9 3.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 1 0.4% Dutch 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 84.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23427
What city is ZIP code 23427 in?
ZIP code 23427 is primarily assigned to Saxis, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23427 in?
ZIP code 23427 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23427 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 23427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23427?
34% of residents in ZIP code 23427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23427?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 23427 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 23427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 23427 in?
ZIP code 23427 observes the EST timezone.
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