| ZIP Code | 23336 |
|---|---|
| City | Chincoteague Island |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Accomack County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Latitude | 37.949432 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.338084 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.90 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 659 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 375 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 297 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 211 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 940 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,264 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $326,400 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,102/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,495 |
| Vacant Units | 2,745 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,495 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,745 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
ZIP code 23336 is located in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, within Accomack County. With a population of 3,323, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.5 years. Economically, 23336 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,264 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23336 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $326,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,102 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 23336 is primarily White (93.20%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23336 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 23336 in Chincoteague Island, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,323 residents, a median household income of $63,264, and a median home value of $326,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.