PlainZIP

Machipongo, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23405

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

973
14/sq mi
$59,663
Median income
$341,800
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23405 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Machipongo, Northampton County, Virginia, home to just 973 residents across 71.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23405 reports a modest median household income of $59,663 (30% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,061. Local economic indicators show a 17.4% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $341,800 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Northampton County, letting you compare 23405 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 23405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Machipongo, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23405.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23405, Machipongo, 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

973

Population

71.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 23405?

43.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 31.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$59,663

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$47,061

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23405 ranks nationally

Machipongo, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,663 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

676

Total Housing Units

573

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$341,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 23405, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,566,000.

18

Businesses

123

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 27.8%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 23405 vs 23307 →

ZIP 23405 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 23405 ranks #3 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 23405 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 23405 ranks #6 of 8 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
23307 Birdsnest, VA 769 2.7 mi
23354 Franktown, VA 207 4.5 mi
23408 Marionville, VA 77 4.7 mi
23347 Eastville, VA 671 5.0 mi
23413 Nassawadox, VA 840 5.2 mi
23398 Jamesville, VA 153 7.1 mi
23350 Exmore, VA 3,403 7.7 mi
23316 Cheriton, VA 342 8.7 mi
23310 Cape Charles, VA 4,736 10.7 mi
23486 Willis Wharf, VA 140 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

23310 standard
Cape Charles, VA
Pop: 4,736
23350 standard
Exmore, VA
Pop: 3,403
23413 standard
Nassawadox, VA
Pop: 840
23307 standard
Birdsnest, VA
Pop: 769
23347 standard
Eastville, VA
Pop: 671
23316 standard
Cheriton, VA
Pop: 342

Related Areas

Northampton County Machipongo, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23405 in? ▼
ZIP code 23405 (Machipongo) is located in Northampton County, Virginia. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23405? ▼
ZIP code 23405 in Machipongo, VA has a population of 973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23405 is $59,663, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23405 is $341,800, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23405 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23405? ▼
ZIP code 23405 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23405 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23405? ▼
In ZIP code 23405, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 23405? ▼
In ZIP code 23405, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23405 is 17.4% 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.