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Onley, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23418

Accomack County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

863
33/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$302,100
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Onley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23418 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Onley, Accomack County, Virginia, home to just 863 residents across 25.8 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23418 reports a modest median household income of $54,375 (36% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,872. Local economic indicators show a 10.2% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $302,100 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $908 a month; 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is -. To put 23418 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Accomack County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 23418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onley, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23418.

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 23418, Onley, 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

863

Population

25.8

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23418?

34.3

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

25.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 12.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

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?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$29,872

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23418 ranks nationally

Onley, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,375 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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

401

Total Housing Units

299

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$302,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 23418, employing approximately 1,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,563,000.

102

Businesses

1,361

Employees

$46.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 27.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 14 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 12 11.8%
Finance and insurance 9 8.8%
Construction 7 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.9%

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 23418 vs 23480 →

ZIP 23418 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 23418 ranks #5 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 23418 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 23418 ranks #4 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
23480 Wachapreague, VA 328 3.7 mi
23441 Tasley, VA 171 3.2 mi
23301 Accomac, VA 1,831 2.7 mi
23410 Melfa, VA 2,015 3.9 mi
23357 Greenbush, VA 776 6.2 mi
23401 Keller, VA 212 6.0 mi
23417 Onancock, VA 4,047 6.3 mi
23421 Parksley, VA 4,255 7.9 mi
23423 Quinby, VA 344 10.0 mi
23422 Pungoteague, VA 278 8.1 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
23410 standard
Melfa, VA
Pop: 2,015

Related Areas

Accomack County Onley, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23418 in? ▼
ZIP code 23418 (Onley) 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 23418? ▼
ZIP code 23418 in Onley, VA has a population of 863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23418? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23418 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23418? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23418 is $302,100, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23418? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23418 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23418? ▼
ZIP code 23418 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23418? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23418 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23418? ▼
In ZIP code 23418, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 23418? ▼
In ZIP code 23418, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23418? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23418 is 10.2% 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.