City

Parksley, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥3,917Population
💰$57,344Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$205,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.1%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 42.6%Asian: 0%Other: 1.4%Race
White41.1%
Hispanic14.9%
Black42.6%
Asian0.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma133 (5.7%)
HS Graduate969 (41.7%)
Some College234 (10.1%)
Associates294 (12.7%)
Bachelors170 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree522 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,344 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$205,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units2,157
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Parksley, VA

Parksley is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,917 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Parksley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,344 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Parksley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parksley is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Parksley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23421 3,917 $57,344 $205,000 $811 0.6% 29.8% 62.9%