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Nelsonia, VA

Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23414.

Population

608

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

349

ZIP codes

1

Nelsonia and its ZIP codes

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Nelsonia at a glance

  • Nelsonia is 58% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,685, 5% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,200 (65% below Virginia) and median rent is $759 a month.

Local data for Nelsonia, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nelsonia, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,685

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$136,200

Median rent

$759/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.9%

Median age

41.9

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (77), Irish Americans (75), Polish Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, +0.4 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

$215K

2 loans, 25 jobs reported

Accomack County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.2%
  • Carpooled14.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nelsonia, 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 Nelsonia, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

17.1%

U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.4%

U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Nelsonia

1 in or overlapping Nelsonia. Population shown

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Cities near Nelsonia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Modest TownCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.6
MappsvilleCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.8
BloxomTown1.9 mi0.3
GargathaCensus-designated place2.4 mi3
MetompkinCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.2
HallwoodTown3.9 mi0.2
ParksleyTown4.3 mi0.6
WhitesvilleCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.3
TemperancevilleCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.4
Lee MontCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.8
Chase CrossingCensus-designated place6 mi0.8
PastoriaCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.2
Makemie ParkCensus-designated place6.2 mi1
AtlanticCensus-designated place7.2 mi5.9
GreenbushCensus-designated place7.5 mi1
Oak HallCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nelsonia, VA in?
Nelsonia is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Nelsonia, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Nelsonia include 23414.
What is the population of Nelsonia, VA?
About 608 people live in Nelsonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nelsonia?
Nearby places include Modest Town (1.6 mi), Mappsville (1.8 mi), Bloxom (1.9 mi), Gargatha (2.4 mi), Metompkin (3.9 mi).

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