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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
$54,050
Median income
$195,100
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,348. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $195,100 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $985 monthly, and 64.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23410, plus 6 more within Accomack County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 23410

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melfa, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23410.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23410?

45.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 43.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$29,348

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23410 ranks nationally

Melfa, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,050 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,174

Total Housing Units

991

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$195,100

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23410 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 23410 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 23410 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 23410 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
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

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
23415 standard
New Church, VA
Pop: 1,893

Related Areas

Accomack County Melfa, VA Virginia

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.

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