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Bloxom, VA

Town in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23308.

Population

571

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,716

ZIP codes

1

Bloxom and its ZIP codes

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Bloxom at a glance

  • Bloxom is about 7.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,875 a year, 28% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (65% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,114 a month.

Local data for Bloxom, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bloxom, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,875

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$133,300

Median rent

$1,114/mo

Homeownership

59.0%

Bachelor's or higher

10.9%

Median age

28.4

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (115), Vietnamese Americans (12), Mexican Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Bloxom.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,543

12,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,998

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$415M

FY 2026, $12,409 per person

PPP loans

$387K

21 loans, 41 jobs reported

Accomack County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bloxom, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.4%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bloxom, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

343

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,660

13.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 30°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bloxom, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

19.4%

U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.4%

U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Bloxom

1 in or overlapping Bloxom. Population shown

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Cities near Bloxom

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NelsoniaCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.7
MappsvilleCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.8
ParksleyTown3.4 mi0.6
Modest TownCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.6
GargathaCensus-designated place3.6 mi3
HallwoodTown3.8 mi0.2
WhitesvilleCensus-designated place4 mi0.3
MetompkinCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.2
Lee MontCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.8
Chase CrossingCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.8
PastoriaCensus-designated place6 mi2.2
Makemie ParkCensus-designated place6 mi1
TemperancevilleCensus-designated place6.2 mi3.4
GreenbushCensus-designated place6.8 mi1
BaysideCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.7
SanfordCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bloxom, VA in?
Bloxom is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Bloxom, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bloxom include 23308.
What is the population of Bloxom, VA?
About 571 people live in Bloxom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bloxom?
Nearby places include Nelsonia (1.9 mi), Mappsville (3.1 mi), Parksley (3.4 mi), Modest Town (3.5 mi), Gargatha (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023