23337 ZIP Code — Wallops Island, VA
Accomack County, Virginia
ZIP code 23337 is located in Wallops Island, Virginia, within Accomack County. It covers approximately 6.09 square miles and serves a population of 758 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23337
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a significant foreign-born population at 22%.
758
population
6.09
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23337 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23337
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23337. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wallops Island | Acceptable |
| Wallops Island | Acceptable |
| Wallops Island | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23302 Assawoman (4.2 mi)
23303 Atlantic (4.2 mi)
23442 Temperanceville (6.1 mi)
23395 Horntown (7.4 mi)
23415 New Church (7.4 mi)
23359 Hallwood (7.4 mi)
23396 Oak Hall (8 mi)
23336 Chincoteague Island (8.6 mi)
23308 Bloxom (8.8 mi)
23416 Oak Hall (9.4 mi)
23356 Greenbackville (9.4 mi)
23488 Withams (10 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 758 |
| Population density | 124 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8684 |
| Longitude | -75.4537 |
| 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 | 67.3% | 52.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.1% | 30.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 13.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
758
Population
124
People per sq mi
29.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$29,797
Per capita income
$246,800
Median home value
$1,703
Median monthly rent
41.4%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
235
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36
Under 5
58
14
5–9
23
32
10–14
52
5
15–19
7
16
20–24
25
65
25–34
106
42
35–44
70
11
45–54
19
13
55–59
21
22
60–64
36
13
65–74
22
19
85+
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 215 | 28.4% |
| 18 and over | 543 | 71.6% |
| 65 and over | 85 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 29.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.4%
Two or more races
18.5%
Hispanic or Latino
17.8%
Black or African American
8.7%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 54.4% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 67.3% | 52.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.1% | 30.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 13.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
1.8%
$25k–$35k
50.9%
$50k–$75k
3.3%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 50.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
61.4%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,703 |
| Owner occupied | 41.4% |
| Renter occupied | 58.6% |
| Vacant | 21.9% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 43.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.6% |
| Electricity | 79.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 136 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 202 | 59.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 110 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 85 | 25.1% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.1% | 54.5% |
| Married | 83.9% | 33.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
15.3%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
20.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.0%
Graduate / professional
32.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 121 | 60.5% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 79 | 39.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
66.9%
Professional & management
9.0%
Public administration
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Retail trade
6.4%
Construction
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 78.6% |
| Service | 3.8% |
| Sales & office | 8.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 25.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 31.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 50.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 14.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 87.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.9% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 664 | 87.6% |
| Spanish | 22 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 758 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 589 | 77.7% |
| Born in different state | 231 | 30.5% |
| Foreign born | 169 | 22.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 143 | 18.9% |
| French | 53 | 7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 22 | 2.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.6% |
| Internet access | 85.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23337
What city is ZIP code 23337 in?
ZIP code 23337 is primarily assigned to Wallops Island, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23337 in?
ZIP code 23337 falls within Accomack County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23337 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 23337 are renter-occupied.
What share of ZIP code 23337 residents are foreign-born?
22% of residents in ZIP code 23337 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23337?
ZIP code 23337 has an estimated population of 758 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23337?
The median home value in ZIP code 23337 is $246,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 23337 in?
ZIP code 23337 observes the EST timezone.