City

Painter, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥2,686Population
💰$53,883Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$142,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.5%Hispanic: 11.4%Black: 50.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White34.5%
Hispanic11.4%
Black50.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
39%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.8%)
HS Graduate888 (51%)
Some College82 (4.7%)
Associates326 (18.7%)
Bachelors214 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree218 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 51%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad51.0%
Some College4.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,883 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$142,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units1,182
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Painter, VA

Painter is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,686 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Painter is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,883 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Painter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Painter is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Painter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23420 2,686 $53,883 $142,000 $799 0.8% 24.8% 68.9%