Melfa, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23410
Accomack County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,015
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,050
- Median income Below-median income area
- $195,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melfa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23410 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23410 covers 74.9 square miles in Melfa, Accomack County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,015 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23410 reports a modest median household income of $54,050 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,348. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $195,100 (42% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $985; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Accomack County, so 23410 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 23410
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melfa, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23410.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 23410, Melfa, 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
2,015
Population
74.9
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23410?
45.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$54,050
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$29,348
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23410 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Melfa, 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)
$54,050 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,174housing units
1,174
Total Housing Units
991
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,100
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$985
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 23410, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,576,000.
22
Businesses
134
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
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 23410 vs 23401 →
ZIP 23410 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23417
Onancock (23417)
4,047 residents
- 23420
Painter (23420)
2,376 residents
- 23410
Melfa (23410)
2,015 residents
- 23418 863
Onley (23418)
863 residents
- 23423 344
Quinby (23423)
344 residents
- 23480 328
Wachapreague (23480)
328 residents
- 23422 278
Pungoteague (23422)
278 residents
- 23401 212
Keller (23401)
212 residents
- 23441 171
Tasley (23441)
171 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23410 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23410 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23417
Onancock (23417)
$66,450 median income
- 23358
Hacksneck (23358)
$66,250 median income
- 23480
Wachapreague (23480)
$57,868 median income
- 23423
Quinby (23423)
$55,662 median income
- 23418
Onley (23418)
$54,375 median income
- 23410
Melfa (23410)
$54,050 median income
- 23420
Painter (23420)
$52,831 median income
- 23401
Keller (23401)
$36,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23410 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23401 | Keller, VA | 212 | 2.2 mi |
| 23480 | Wachapreague, VA | 328 | 3.0 mi |
| 23422 | Pungoteague, VA | 278 | 4.7 mi |
| 23418 | Onley, VA | 863 | 3.9 mi |
| 23441 | Tasley, VA | 171 | 5.7 mi |
| 23420 | Painter, VA | 2,376 | 5.2 mi |
| 23417 | Onancock, VA | 4,047 | 6.8 mi |
| 23389 | Harborton, VA | 137 | 5.6 mi |
| 23358 | Hacksneck, VA | 152 | 6.9 mi |
| 23423 | Quinby, VA | 344 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23410, 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 (2,015 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 23410 in?
ZIP code 23410 (Melfa) 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 23410?
ZIP code 23410 in Melfa, VA has a population of 2,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23410?
The median household income in ZIP 23410 is $54,050, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23410?
The median home value in ZIP 23410 is $195,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23410?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23410 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23410?
ZIP code 23410 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23410?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23410 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23410?
In ZIP code 23410, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 23410?
In ZIP code 23410, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23410?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23410 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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