PlainZIP

Quinby, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23423

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

344
4/sq mi
$55,662
Median income
$116,200
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quinby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23423 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quinby, Accomack County, Virginia, home to just 344 residents across 88.2 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23423 reports a modest median household income of $55,662 (35% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,818. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $116,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Accomack County, letting you compare 23423 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 →

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 23423, Quinby, 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

344

Population

88.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23423?

56.8

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
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 11.9%
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?

$55,662

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$53,818

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23423 ranks nationally

Quinby, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,662 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$116,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 23423, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $701,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$701K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 23423 vs 23480 →

ZIP 23423 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 23423 ranks #4 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 23423 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 23423 ranks #3 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
23480 Wachapreague, VA 328 6.3 mi
23486 Willis Wharf, VA 140 5.8 mi
23410 Melfa, VA 2,015 7.9 mi
23420 Painter, VA 2,376 7.1 mi
23418 Onley, VA 863 10.0 mi
23401 Keller, VA 212 8.3 mi
23408 Marionville, VA 77 9.1 mi
23422 Pungoteague, VA 278 10.2 mi
23389 Harborton, VA 137 11.9 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 Quinby, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23423 in? ▼
ZIP code 23423 (Quinby) 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 23423? ▼
ZIP code 23423 in Quinby, VA has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23423? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23423 is $55,662, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23423? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23423 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23423? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23423 is White at 88.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23423? ▼
ZIP code 23423 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23423? ▼
In ZIP code 23423, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% 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 23423? ▼
In ZIP code 23423, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23423? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23423 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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