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Wachapreague 23480

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Virginia
$249K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.266
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$249K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,545 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1959
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.5.3%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.73
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Wachapreague 23480 compares

By median home value, Wachapreague 23480 is the 4th most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Accomack County, and its typical home is worth more than 83% of all homes in Accomack County.

Home values in Wachapreague 23480

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$117K$490K
ZIP codes in Accomack County ranked by median home value
#Accomack CountyMedian valueHomes
1Belle Haven 23306$286K525
2Onley 23418$276K376
3Melfa 23410$250K1,102
4Wachapreague 23480$249K266
5Greenbackville 23356$201K1,622
6Quinby 23423$193K249
7Painter 23420$177K1,440
8Wallops Island 23337$162K214
9Chincoteague Island 23336$162K3,952
10Onancock 23417$161K2,102
11Atlantic 23303$137K423
12Accomac 23301$136K888
13Parksley 23421$110K1,587
14Bloxom 23308$109K951
15Horntown 23395$108K1,957
15New Church 23415$108K713
17Hallwood 23359$103K437
18Temperanceville 23442$102K550
19Tangier 23440$97K300
20Sanford 23426$90K114
21Greenbush 23357$86K292
22Oak Hall 23416$84K132

About the Wachapreague 23480 market

How many homes are there in Wachapreague 23480, VA?

Wachapreague 23480, VA contains 266 residential properties, with a median of 1,545 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1959. The median TopHap Estimate is $249K.

How does Wachapreague 23480, VA compare to the rest of Accomack County?

By median home value, Wachapreague 23480, VA is the 4th most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Accomack County. Its typical home is worth more than 83% of all homes in Accomack County. Melfa 23410 ranks just above it and Greenbackville 23356 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Wachapreague 23480, VA?

5% of homes in Wachapreague 23480, VA are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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