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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
$66,450
Median income
$293,200
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th 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.

ZIP code 23417 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.7 square miles in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,047 residents, producing a population density of 32 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23417 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23417 sits at $66,450 (22% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,500. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $293,200 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,110 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23417 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Accomack County, so you can benchmark 23417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23417.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23417?

52.4

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.3%
African American 23.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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

$44,500

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23417 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,450 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,350

Total Housing Units

1,869

Occupied Units

481

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$293,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23417 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 23417 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23417 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 23417 ranks the highest of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Accomack County

23421 standard
Parksley, VA
Pop: 4,255
23336 standard
Chincoteague Island, VA
Pop: 2,941
23420 standard
Painter, VA
Pop: 2,376
23308 standard
Bloxom, VA
Pop: 2,106
23410 standard
Melfa, VA
Pop: 2,015
23415 standard
New Church, VA
Pop: 1,893

Related Areas

Accomack County Onancock, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Onancock, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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