City

Melfa, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥2,393Population
💰$50,313Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$197,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 35.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black35.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate220 (14.8%)
Some College206 (13.9%)
Associates449 (30.2%)
Bachelors216 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree393 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 30.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates30.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,313 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$197,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units1,118
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Melfa, VA

Melfa is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,393 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Melfa is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,313 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Melfa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melfa is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melfa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23410 2,393 $50,313 $197,600 $967 4.7% 41.0% 66.0%