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Accomack County
Wachapreague, VA
23480
23480 ZIP Code — Wachapreague, VA
Accomack County, Virginia
ZIP code 23480 is located in
Wachapreague ,
Virginia ,
within Accomack County .
It covers approximately 1.93 square miles and serves a population of
362 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 757 .
About ZIP code 23480
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 $189,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,798. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23480 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
362
Population density
188 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
1.93 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.6043
Longitude
-75.6739
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
757
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.7%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$39,798
Median household income
$189,600
Median home value
$1,750
Median monthly rent
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 26 7.2% 18 and over 336 92.8% 65 and over 135 37.3% Median age 58.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.4%
Group Count % White 306 82.7% Black or African American 42 11.4% Hispanic or Latino 8 2.2% Asian 6 1.6% Other race 5 1.4% Two or more races 3 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.7%
52.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
30.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
13.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 24.1% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 5.4% $25k–$35k 3.9% $35k–$50k 25.1% $50k–$75k 15.3% $75k–$100k 15.3% $100k–$150k 9.4% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $39,798
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $189,600 Median rent / month $1,750 Owner occupied 87.2% Renter occupied 12.8% Vacant 35.1% Single-family detached 97.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 16.6% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 44.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.9% 3 bedrooms 52.7% 4 bedrooms 15.7% 5+ bedrooms 5.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 23.6% 1 vehicle 28.1% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 16.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.0% Electricity 36.9% Propane / LP gas 23.2% Fuel oil 35.0% No fuel used 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 37.9% Cohabiting couple 2 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 29 14.3% Female householder, no spouse 95 46.8% Households with children under 18 17 8.4% Households with seniors (65+) 88 43.3% Average household size 1.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 21.0% Married 55.6% 37.1% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 4.6% 29.0% Divorced 11.9% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.3% Bachelor's or higher 29.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 1 2.4% High school 17 41.5% College / grad school 23 56.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
25.3%
Transportation & utilities
16.3%
Education & healthcare
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.4%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.7% Service 44.6% Sales & office 30.1% Natural resources & construction 9.6% Production & transportation 3.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.5% Government 29.5% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.7% Carpool 32.7% Public transit 0.6% Walk 5.8% Work from home 3.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.4% Retirement income 46.8% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 29.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.2% High blood pressure 53.0% High cholesterol 42.0% Diabetes 20.1% Heart disease 12.6% Stroke 6.6% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 42.1% Kidney disease 5.4% Pulmonary disease 14.1% Cancer 9.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 10.2% No physical activity 34.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 26.4% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 93.4% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 19.0%
Disability % Any disability 14.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.0% 65 and over 35.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 18.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 362 100.0% Spanish 6 1.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 1.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 356 98.3% Born in same state 356 98.3% Born in different state 184 50.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 184 50.8% Italian 62 17.1%
Ancestry Count % French 22 6.1% Irish 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.1% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23480
What city is ZIP code 23480 in?
ZIP code 23480 is primarily assigned to Wachapreague, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23480 in?
ZIP code 23480 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23480 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 23480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 23480 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 23480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23480 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 23480 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 23480 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 23480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 23480 in?
ZIP code 23480 observes the EST timezone.
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