City

Mears, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥90Population
💰$62,969Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.3%Other: 26.7%Race
White73.3%
Other26.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
25–44
26%
45–64
7%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate39 (55.7%)
Some College16 (22.9%)
Associates5 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree10 (14.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.7%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 7.1%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
HS Grad55.7%
Some College22.9%
Associates7.1%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,969 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units80
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Mears, VA

Mears is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 90 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Mears is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,969 is below the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mears is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mears is less-educated. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mears
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23409 90 $62,969 $137,500 0.0% 14.3% 83.7%