Willis Wharf, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23486

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

140
138/sq mi
$92,543
Median income
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willis Wharf pairs an upper-quartile household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23486 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Willis Wharf, Northampton County, Virginia. The area is home to 140 residents, producing a population density of 138 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 23486 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23486 sits at $92,543 (8% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,849. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 23486 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 23486, Willis Wharf, 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

140

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23486?

36.7

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$92,543

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$38,849

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23486 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,543 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

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

What does housing look like?

117

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

1948

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23486 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 23486 ranks #0 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 23486 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 23486 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
23350 Exmore, VA 3,403 3.4 mi
23420 Painter, VA 2,376 4.8 mi
23413 Nassawadox, VA 840 3.8 mi
23408 Marionville, VA 77 4.5 mi
23423 Quinby, VA 344 5.8 mi
23306 Belle Haven, VA 1,088 5.2 mi
23354 Franktown, VA 207 5.7 mi
23398 Jamesville, VA 153 7.1 mi
23422 Pungoteague, VA 278 8.5 mi
23307 Birdsnest, VA 769 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23486 in?
ZIP code 23486 (Willis Wharf) is located in Northampton County, Virginia. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23486?
ZIP code 23486 in Willis Wharf, VA has a population of 140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23486?
The median household income in ZIP 23486 is $92,543, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23486 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23486?
In ZIP code 23486, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 23486?
In ZIP code 23486, 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 23486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23486 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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