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 Moderate-density area
- $63,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $346,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23336 (Chincoteague Island, VA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.4 in 2023 to 323.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23336 covers 50.0 square miles in Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,941 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23336 reports a modest median household income of $63,464 (26% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,075. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $346,700 (4% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,081; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Accomack County, so 23336 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chincoteague Island, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23336.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 15
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 23336?
57.2
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,075
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23336 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Chincoteague Island, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,464 34th percentile higher than 34% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,566housing units
4,566
Total Housing Units
1,737
Occupied Units
2,829
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,700
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23336 vs 23356 →
ZIP 23336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23336
Chincoteague Island (23336)
2,941 residents
- 23356
Greenbackville (23356)
1,246 residents
- 23395 645
Horntown (23395)
645 residents
- 21864 611
Stockton (21864)
611 residents
- 21829 527
Girdletree (21829)
527 residents
- 23337 377
Wallops Island (23337)
377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23336 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23356
Greenbackville (23356)
$101,855 median income
- 21864
Stockton (21864)
$82,917 median income
- 21829
Girdletree (21829)
$71,359 median income
- 23337
Wallops Island (23337)
$64,762 median income
- 23336
Chincoteague Island (23336)
$63,464 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23336, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,941 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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