23442 ZIP Code — Temperanceville, VA

Accomack County, Virginia

ZIP code 23442 is located in Temperanceville, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 17.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,015 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $66,042. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,015
population
17.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23442 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Temperanceville Acceptable
Temperanceville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23359 Hallwood (1.7 mi) 23303 Atlantic (2.6 mi) 23302 Assawoman (3 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (3.1 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (4.4 mi) 23488 Withams (4.8 mi) 23415 New Church (4.9 mi) 23308 Bloxom (5.6 mi) 23337 Wallops Island (6.1 mi) 23426 Sanford (7.2 mi) 23395 Horntown (7.6 mi) 23421 Parksley (8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,015
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 17.53 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 37.8899
Longitude -75.5618
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 62.1% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 30.6% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 13.7% 26.3%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.9% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,015
Population
58
People per sq mi
55.2
Median age
$66,042
Median household income
$37,032
Per capita income
$123,800
Median home value
$935
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
374
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
5–9
9
36
10–14
36
42
15–19
41
32
25–34
31
58
35–44
58
72
45–54
71
79
55–59
78
33
60–64
33
119
65–74
118
23
75–84
22
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816416.2%
18 and over85183.8%
65 and over29629.2%
Median age55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%
Black or African American 36.1%
Asian 1.8%
GroupCount%
White63162.2%
Black or African American36636.1%
Asian181.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 52.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 30.6% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 13.7% 26.3%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.9% 11.6%
Under $10k 5.9%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 14.3%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 3.9%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k+ 12.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.9%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k14.3%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k3.9%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k11.5%
$200k+12.0%
Median income$66,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%
$50k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 38.5%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$200k–$300k 17.1%
$300k–$500k 6.4%
$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$123,800
Median rent / month$935
Owner occupied73.5%
Renter occupied26.5%
Vacant15.6%
Single-family detached87.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.7%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–200918.5%
1990–199910.6%
1980–198919.5%
1970–197910.4%
1960–196919.1%
1950–195914.7%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier1.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom3.1%
2 bedrooms29.3%
3 bedrooms62.9%
4 bedrooms1.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle23.6%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.4%
Electricity42.0%
Propane / LP gas20.6%
Fuel oil33.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27467.3%
Cohabiting couple71.7%
Male householder, no spouse256.1%
Female householder, no spouse10124.8%
Households with children under 187618.7%
Households with seniors (65+)17543.0%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.3%10.6%
Married61.9%68.5%
Separated2.6%7.9%
Widowed3.1%6.0%
Divorced3.1%7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 40.9%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 15.5%
Graduate / professional 1.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.8%
Bachelor's or higher17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9147.4%
High school8343.2%
College / grad school189.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.9%
Education & healthcare 15.8%
Retail trade 15.4%
Finance & real estate 14.7%
Professional & management 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%
Wholesale trade 6.3%
Public administration 4.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.4%
Service20.5%
Sales & office17.0%
Natural resources & construction2.3%
Production & transportation30.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government11.2%
Self-employed8.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool14.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.2%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.3

Poverty

All people 24.1%
Under 18 years 65.2%
18 and over 16.2%
Married-couple families 12.4%
Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.0%
Retirement income26.3%
Supplemental Security1.2%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP12.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure42.3%
High cholesterol32.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.9%
Depression19.0%
Fair or poor health21.0%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health12.7%
No health insurance16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.0%
Visited dentist57.6%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss17.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans192.2%
Disability%
Any disability10.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.2%
65 and over9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.5%
Public insurance49.5%
No insurance12.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,015100.0%
Spanish181.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages181.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)99798.2%
Born in same state93992.5%
Born in different state63762.8%
Foreign born585.7%
Naturalized citizen181.8%
Not a US citizen18100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab48748%
Italian15615.4%
AncestryCount%
French626.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23442

What city is ZIP code 23442 in?

ZIP code 23442 is primarily assigned to Temperanceville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23442 in?

ZIP code 23442 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23442 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 23442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23442?

24% of residents in ZIP code 23442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23442 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 23442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23442?

The median home value in ZIP code 23442 is $123,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 23442 in?

ZIP code 23442 observes the EST timezone.

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