City

Wachapreague, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥368Population
💰$42,188Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$191,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.4% Female 60.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 9.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.1%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black9.2%
Asian1.6%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
16%
25–44
6%
45–64
38%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.72
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
HS Graduate114 (41.8%)
Some College21 (7.7%)
Associates47 (17.2%)
Bachelors18 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree73 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College7.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,188 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$191,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,045/mo
Total Housing Units305
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Wachapreague, VA

Wachapreague is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Wachapreague is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,188 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wachapreague is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,045 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wachapreague is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wachapreague
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23480 368 $42,188 $191,700 $2,045 8.4% 33.3% 88.1%