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ZIP Code 23421
Metompkin, VA, Accomack County
Population
4,290
Land area
32.2sq mi
People per sq mi
133
City
Metompkin
ZIP 23421 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 23421 at a glance
- ZIP 23421 (Metompkin) is 40% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,759, 43% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,500 (51% below Virginia) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for ZIP 23421
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 23421, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,759
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
20.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
38
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
445
$16.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.3M
42 loans
Campaign donations
$3,111
32% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 23421, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 23421, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 23421?
- ZIP code 23421 is in Metompkin, VA (Accomack County).
- What county is ZIP code 23421 in?
- ZIP code 23421 is mostly in Accomack County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 23421?
- About 4,290 people live in the 23421 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.