Onancock, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23417
Accomack County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,047
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,450
- Median income Near-median income area
- $293,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Onancock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23417 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23417 (Onancock, VA) rose +46.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 365.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23417 covers 127.7 square miles in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,047 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23417 reports a modest median household income of $66,450 (22% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,500. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $293,200 (12% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,110; 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Accomack County, so 23417 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 23417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onancock, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23417.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 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 23417, Onancock, 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
4,047
Population
127.7
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23417?
52.4
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
3.4%
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?
$66,450
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$44,500
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23417 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Onancock, 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)
$66,450 39th percentile higher than 39% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,350housing units
2,350
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+46.7%
YoY Change (2024)
366
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+266%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23417 have increased 46.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 194 |
| 2021 | +3.2% | 200 |
| 2022 | +28.4% | 257 |
| 2023 | -2.9% | 249 |
| 2024 | +46.7% | 366 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 23417, employing approximately 559 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,601,000.
78
Businesses
559
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Information | 3 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.9% |
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 23417 vs 23441 →
ZIP 23417 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
- 23301
Accomac (23301)
1,831 residents
- 23418 863
Onley (23418)
863 residents
- 23357 776
Greenbush (23357)
776 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 23417 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23417 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
- 23418
Onley (23418)
$54,375 median income
- 23410
Melfa (23410)
$54,050 median income
- 23420
Painter (23420)
$52,831 median income
- 23301
Accomac (23301)
$46,680 median income
- 23401
Keller (23401)
$36,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23417 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23441 | Tasley, VA | 171 | 3.9 mi |
| 23401 | Keller, VA | 212 | 7.1 mi |
| 23357 | Greenbush, VA | 776 | 5.3 mi |
| 23410 | Melfa, VA | 2,015 | 6.8 mi |
| 23389 | Harborton, VA | 137 | 6.0 mi |
| 23418 | Onley, VA | 863 | 6.3 mi |
| 23422 | Pungoteague, VA | 278 | 7.2 mi |
| 23301 | Accomac, VA | 1,831 | 7.8 mi |
| 23358 | Hacksneck, VA | 152 | 8.0 mi |
| 23420 | Painter, VA | 2,376 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23417, 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 (4,047 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 23417 in?
ZIP code 23417 (Onancock) 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 23417?
ZIP code 23417 in Onancock, VA has a population of 4,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23417?
The median household income in ZIP 23417 is $66,450, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23417?
The median home value in ZIP 23417 is $293,200, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23417 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23417?
ZIP code 23417 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23417 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23417?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23417 increased by 46.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23417?
In ZIP code 23417, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 23417?
In ZIP code 23417, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23417 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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