City

Onancock, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥3,862Population
💰$71,207Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$251,400Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.3%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 34.3%Asian: 0%Other: 3.7%Race
White52.3%
Hispanic8.7%
Black34.3%
Asian0.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,001 (38.5%)
Some College160 (6.1%)
Associates411 (15.8%)
Bachelors185 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree813 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College6.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,207 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$251,400 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,035/mo
Total Housing Units2,511
Vacant Units626

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Onancock, VA

Onancock is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,862 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Onancock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,207 is near the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Onancock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onancock is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23417 3,862 $71,207 $251,400 $1,035 3.1% 38.3% 66.1%