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ZIP Code 23422

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

278
26/sq mi
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 23422 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in Pungoteague, Accomack County, Virginia. The area is home to 278 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 23422 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23422 sits at , while per-capita income is $46,209. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23422 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 79, 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 23422 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 →

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 23422, Pungoteague, 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

278

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23422?

79.0

Median Age

41.1%

Male

58.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,209

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

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

What does housing look like?

121

Total Housing Units

101

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 23422, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$182K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 23422 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 23422 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
23389 Harborton, VA 137 1.8 mi
23358 Hacksneck, VA 152 2.3 mi
23401 Keller, VA 212 2.6 mi
23420 Painter, VA 2,376 3.8 mi
23410 Melfa, VA 2,015 4.7 mi
23306 Belle Haven, VA 1,088 5.3 mi
23486 Willis Wharf, VA 140 8.5 mi
23417 Onancock, VA 4,047 7.2 mi
23480 Wachapreague, VA 328 7.6 mi
23350 Exmore, VA 3,403 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23422 in?
ZIP code 23422 (Pungoteague) 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 23422?
ZIP code 23422 in Pungoteague, VA has a population of 278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23422 is White at 95.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23422?
ZIP code 23422 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23422?
In ZIP code 23422, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% 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 23422?
In ZIP code 23422, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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