City

Chincoteague Island, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥3,323Population
💰$63,264Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$326,400Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2%Other: 4.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate659 (26.5%)
Some College375 (15.1%)
Associates297 (11.9%)
Bachelors211 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree940 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,264 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$326,400 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units4,495
Vacant Units2,745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Chincoteague Island, VA

Chincoteague Island is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,323 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Chincoteague Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,264 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chincoteague Island is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $326,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chincoteague Island is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.2%).

Chincoteague Island, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Chincoteague Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23336 3,323 $63,264 $326,400 $1,102 7.5% 46.2% 74.9%