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Painter, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23420

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

2,376
28/sq mi
$52,831
Median income
$158,400
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23420 covers 84.0 square miles in Painter, Accomack County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,376 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23420 reports a modest median household income of $52,831 (38% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,696. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. Median home value sits at $158,400 (53% below the state average), median rent at $799 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Accomack County, letting you compare 23420 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 23420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Painter, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23420.

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 23420, Painter, 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

2,376

Population

84.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23420?

47.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 31.3%
African American 59.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$52,831

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$30,696

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23420 ranks nationally

Painter, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,831 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,153

Total Housing Units

949

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$158,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$799

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 23420, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,402,000.

24

Businesses

179

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Retail trade 5 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.5%

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 23420 vs 23422 →

ZIP 23420 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 23420 ranks #2 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 23420 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 23420 ranks #7 of 9 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
23422 Pungoteague, VA 278 3.8 mi
23486 Willis Wharf, VA 140 4.8 mi
23401 Keller, VA 212 3.5 mi
23306 Belle Haven, VA 1,088 3.6 mi
23389 Harborton, VA 137 5.6 mi
23358 Hacksneck, VA 152 5.2 mi
23410 Melfa, VA 2,015 5.2 mi
23350 Exmore, VA 3,403 5.6 mi
23480 Wachapreague, VA 328 6.9 mi
23413 Nassawadox, VA 840 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
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 Painter, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23420 in? ▼
ZIP code 23420 (Painter) 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 23420? ▼
ZIP code 23420 in Painter, VA has a population of 2,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23420? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23420 is $52,831, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23420? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23420 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23420? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23420 is African American at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23420? ▼
ZIP code 23420 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23420? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23420 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23420? ▼
In ZIP code 23420, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 23420? ▼
In ZIP code 23420, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23420? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23420 is 11.6% 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.