PlainZIP

Keller, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23401

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

212
37/sq mi
$36,705
Median income
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keller pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23401 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keller, Accomack County, Virginia, home to just 212 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23401 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,705 (57% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $17,934. 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $1,520 a month; 49.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Accomack County, letting you compare 23401 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 23401, Keller, 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

212

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23401?

44.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.6%
African American 46.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$36,705

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,934

Per Capita Income

42.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23401 ranks nationally

Keller, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,705 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

137

Total Housing Units

121

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$1,520

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 23401, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,571,000.

6

Businesses

67

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 50.0%

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 23401 vs 23410 →

ZIP 23401 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 23401 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 23401 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 23401 ranks #9 of 9 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
23410 Melfa, VA 2,015 2.2 mi
23422 Pungoteague, VA 278 2.6 mi
23420 Painter, VA 2,376 3.5 mi
23389 Harborton, VA 137 3.8 mi
23480 Wachapreague, VA 328 5.0 mi
23358 Hacksneck, VA 152 4.9 mi
23417 Onancock, VA 4,047 7.1 mi
23418 Onley, VA 863 6.0 mi
23486 Willis Wharf, VA 140 8.1 mi
23306 Belle Haven, VA 1,088 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Accomack County

23421 standard
Parksley, VA
Pop: 4,255
23417 standard
Onancock, VA
Pop: 4,047
23336 standard
Chincoteague Island, VA
Pop: 2,941
23420 standard
Painter, VA
Pop: 2,376
23308 standard
Bloxom, VA
Pop: 2,106
23410 standard
Melfa, VA
Pop: 2,015

Related Areas

Accomack County Keller, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23401 in? ▼
ZIP code 23401 (Keller) 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 23401? ▼
ZIP code 23401 in Keller, VA has a population of 212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23401 is $36,705, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23401 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23401? ▼
ZIP code 23401 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23401? ▼
In ZIP code 23401, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 23401? ▼
In ZIP code 23401, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23401 is 42.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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