City

Machipongo, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Virginia

👥1,295Population
💰$59,500Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$343,100Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57%Hispanic: 16.4%Black: 25.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White57.0%
Hispanic16.4%
Black25.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate268 (29.4%)
Some College80 (8.8%)
Associates204 (22.3%)
Bachelors48 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree313 (34.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College8.8%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$343,100 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units737
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Machipongo, VA

Machipongo is a city in Virginia, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,295 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Machipongo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,500 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Machipongo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $343,100, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Machipongo is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Machipongo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23405 1,295 $59,500 $343,100 2.7% 39.5% 82.9%