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Chincoteague Island, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23336

Accomack County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,941
59/sq mi
$63,464
Median income
$346,700
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chincoteague Island pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.0 square miles in Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,941 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23336 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23336 sits at $63,464 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,075. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $346,700 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Accomack County, so you can benchmark 23336 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23336

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23336.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23336, Chincoteague Island, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,941

Population

50.0

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23336?

57.2

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,464

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$42,075

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23336 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,464 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,566

Total Housing Units

1,737

Occupied Units

2,829

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$346,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23336 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 203
2021 +16.5% 236
2022 +20.4% 284
2023 +9.8% 312
2024 +3.6% 324

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 157 business establishments in ZIP 23336, employing approximately 974 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,247,000.

157

Businesses

974

Employees

$32.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 57 36.3%
Retail trade 26 16.6%
Construction 16 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23336 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23336 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23356 Greenbackville, VA 1,246 3.9 mi
23395 Horntown, VA 645 7.2 mi
21864 Stockton, MD 611 7.1 mi
23337 Wallops Island, VA 377 8.2 mi
21829 Girdletree, MD 527 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Accomack County

23421 standard
Parksley, VA
Pop: 4,255
23417 standard
Onancock, VA
Pop: 4,047
23420 standard
Painter, VA
Pop: 2,376
23308 standard
Bloxom, VA
Pop: 2,106
23410 standard
Melfa, VA
Pop: 2,015
23415 standard
New Church, VA
Pop: 1,893

Related Areas

Accomack County Chincoteague Island, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23336 in? ▼
ZIP code 23336 (Chincoteague Island) is located in Accomack County, Virginia. Accomack County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/accomack-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23336? ▼
ZIP code 23336 in Chincoteague Island, VA has a population of 2,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23336? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23336 is $63,464, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23336? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23336 is $346,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23336? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23336 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23336? ▼
ZIP code 23336 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 974 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23336? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23336 are: Accommodation and food services (57), Retail trade (26), Construction (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23336? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23336 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23336? ▼
In ZIP code 23336, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23336? ▼
In ZIP code 23336, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23336? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23336 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chincoteague Island, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.