City

Wallops Island, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥582Population
💰$84,138Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂21.3Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓66.0%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.9%Hispanic: 37.5%Black: 16.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4%Race
White40.9%
Hispanic37.5%
Black16.2%
Asian1.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
19%
18–24
18%
25–44
27%
45–64
13%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads66.0% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate41 (15.5%)
Some College30 (11.3%)
Associates19 (7.2%)
Bachelors88 (33.2%)
Graduate Degree87 (32.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 33.2%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
HS Grad15.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors33.2%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,138 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units196
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
24%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Wallops Island, VA

Wallops Island is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 582 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.3 years.

Economically, Wallops Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,138 is near the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallops Island is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallops Island is highly educated. 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.9%.

Wallops Island, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Wallops Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23337 582 $84,138 $192,900 3.5% 66.0% 61.8%