23440 ZIP Code — Tangier, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23440 is located in Tangier, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 1.59 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23440

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

345

population

1.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23440 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tangier	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.59 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	37.8272
Longitude	-75.9917
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	58.1%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

217

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

Median household income

$32,883

Per capita income

$127,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	9.0%
18 and over	314	91.0%
65 and over	101	29.3%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	345	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	52.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	30.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	13.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 32.4%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	32.4%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	44.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.8%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	58.7%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	7.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	72.1%
Fuel oil	24.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	28.5%
Households with children under 18	20	11.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	49.2%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	7.6%
Married	69.7%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.6%
Divorced	12.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 21.8%

HS graduate 63.0%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	67.7%
High school	10	32.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.6%

Transportation & utilities 26.3%

Retail trade 12.4%

Public administration 10.2%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Professional & management 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.8%
Government	40.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	8.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	28.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	30.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	34.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	19.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	35.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	345	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)	345	100.0%
Born in same state	345	100.0%
Born in different state	306	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	295	85.5%
French	43	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	58.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23440

What city is ZIP code 23440 in?

ZIP code 23440 is primarily assigned to Tangier, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23440 in?

ZIP code 23440 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23440 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 23440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23440 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 23440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23440 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 23440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23440?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 23440 in?

ZIP code 23440 observes the EST timezone.