| ZIP Code | 23308 |
|---|---|
| City | Bloxom |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Accomack County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 49 ft |
| Latitude | 37.827651 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.632377 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.8% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 458 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 149 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 105 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (3.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 269 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,298 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,600 ▼ 59% below avg ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,028/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,021 |
| Vacant Units | 178 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 178 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 23308 is located in Bloxom, Virginia, within Accomack County. With a population of 2,118, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 23308 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,298 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23308 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $113,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,028 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 23308 is majority White (54.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23308 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 23308 in Bloxom, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,118 residents, a median household income of $71,298, and a median home value of $113,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.