Wallops Island, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23337
Accomack County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 377
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,762
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallops Island pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23337 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23337 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallops Island, Accomack County, Virginia, home to just 377 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23337 reports a modest median household income of $64,762 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,204. Unemployment is 19.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,700 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 74.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Accomack County, so 23337 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 23337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallops Island, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23337.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 23337, Wallops 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
377
Population
4.7
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23337?
31.4
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$64,762
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,204
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23337 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Wallops 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)
$64,762 36th percentile higher than 36% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
250housing units
250
Total Housing Units
206
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,700
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 23337, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,706,000.
30
Businesses
410
Employees
$20.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 36.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 23337 vs 23303 →
ZIP 23337 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23415
New Church (23415)
1,893 residents
- 23356
Greenbackville (23356)
1,246 residents
- 23442
Temperanceville (23442)
1,059 residents
- 23359
Hallwood (23359)
776 residents
- 23303 741
Atlantic (23303)
741 residents
- 23395 645
Horntown (23395)
645 residents
- 23407 411
Mappsville (23407)
411 residents
- 23337 377
Wallops Island (23337)
377 residents
- 23416 356
Oak Hall (23416)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23337 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23337 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23303
Atlantic (23303)
$107,143 median income
- 23356
Greenbackville (23356)
$101,855 median income
- 23488
Withams (23488)
$76,731 median income
- 23359
Hallwood (23359)
$71,329 median income
- 23407
Mappsville (23407)
$70,975 median income
- 23337
Wallops Island (23337)
$64,762 median income
- 23415
New Church (23415)
$46,836 median income
- 23442 $29,583
Temperanceville (23442)
$29,583 median income
- 23416 $16,688
Oak Hall (23416)
$16,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23337 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23303 | Atlantic, VA | 741 | 1.8 mi |
| 23395 | Horntown, VA | 645 | 3.7 mi |
| 23416 | Oak Hall, VA | 356 | 4.4 mi |
| 23302 | Assawoman, VA | 155 | 4.5 mi |
| 23415 | New Church, VA | 1,893 | 4.3 mi |
| 23442 | Temperanceville, VA | 1,059 | 5.0 mi |
| 23359 | Hallwood, VA | 776 | 6.4 mi |
| 23488 | Withams, VA | 201 | 7.1 mi |
| 23407 | Mappsville, VA | 411 | 7.1 mi |
| 23356 | Greenbackville, VA | 1,246 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23337, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 23337 in?
ZIP code 23337 (Wallops 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 23337?
ZIP code 23337 in Wallops Island, VA has a population of 377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23337?
The median household income in ZIP 23337 is $64,762, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23337?
The median home value in ZIP 23337 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23337 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23337?
ZIP code 23337 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23337 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23337?
In ZIP code 23337, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23337?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23337 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23337?
In ZIP code 23337, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23337 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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