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 Moderate-density area
- $52,831
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,696. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,400 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Accomack County, so 23420 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 23420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Painter, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23420.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23420?
47.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
15.5%
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?
$52,831
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$30,696
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23420 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Painter, 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)
$52,831 20th percentile higher than 20% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,153housing units
1,153
Total Housing Units
949
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23350
Exmore (23350)
3,403 residents
- 23420
Painter (23420)
2,376 residents
- 23410
Melfa (23410)
2,015 residents
- 23306 1,088
Belle Haven (23306)
1,088 residents
- 23413 840
Nassawadox (23413)
840 residents
- 23480 328
Wachapreague (23480)
328 residents
- 23422 278
Pungoteague (23422)
278 residents
- 23401 212
Keller (23401)
212 residents
- 23358 152
Hacksneck (23358)
152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23420 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23306
Belle Haven (23306)
$108,438 median income
- 23486
Willis Wharf (23486)
$92,543 median income
- 23358
Hacksneck (23358)
$66,250 median income
- 23480
Wachapreague (23480)
$57,868 median income
- 23413
Nassawadox (23413)
$56,250 median income
- 23410
Melfa (23410)
$54,050 median income
- 23420
Painter (23420)
$52,831 median income
- 23350
Exmore (23350)
$48,712 median income
- 23401 $36,705
Keller (23401)
$36,705 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23420, 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 (2,376 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 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.
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