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 Moderate-density area
- $59,663
- Median income Below-median income area
- $341,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,061. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $341,800 (2% above the average Virginia ZIP); 85.3% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 23405 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 23405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Machipongo, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23405.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23405?
43.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.6%
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?
$59,663
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$47,061
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23405 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Machipongo, 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)
$59,663 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
676housing units
676
Total Housing Units
573
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 23310
Cape Charles (23310)
4,736 residents
- 23350
Exmore (23350)
3,403 residents
- 23405 973
Machipongo (23405)
973 residents
- 23413 840
Nassawadox (23413)
840 residents
- 23307 769
Birdsnest (23307)
769 residents
- 23347 671
Eastville (23347)
671 residents
- 23316 342
Cheriton (23316)
342 residents
- 23354 207
Franktown (23354)
207 residents
- 23398 153
Jamesville (23398)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23405 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23354
Franktown (23354)
$206,375 median income
- 23347
Eastville (23347)
$146,648 median income
- 23486
Willis Wharf (23486)
$92,543 median income
- 23316 $74,167
Cheriton (23316)
$74,167 median income
- 23310 $62,500
Cape Charles (23310)
$62,500 median income
- 23405 $59,663
Machipongo (23405)
$59,663 median income
- 23413 $56,250
Nassawadox (23413)
$56,250 median income
- 23350 $48,712
Exmore (23350)
$48,712 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23405, 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 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.
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