City

Tangier, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥240Population
💰$33,405Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓9.9%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
25–44
10%
45–64
41%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads9.9% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate86 (50.3%)
Some College44 (25.7%)
Associates24 (14%)
Graduate Degree17 (9.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 14%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
HS Grad50.3%
Some College25.7%
Associates14.0%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,405 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units219
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
86%
15–30 min
5%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
52%
About Tangier, VA

Tangier is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 240 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Tangier is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,405 is well below the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tangier is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tangier is less-educated. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tangier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23440 240 $33,405 $135,900 7.9% 9.9% 96.6%