| City: | Jamesville, Virginia |
| County: | Northampton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:50:02 AM |
| Population: | 83 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.5176, -75.9329 |
| Land Area: | 1.292 sq mi |
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Jamesville's postal character tells the story of a seasonal waterfront community on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Out of 59 total housing units, 40 sit vacant seasonally—that's 68% of all homes. Just 19 households live here year-round, yet the post office maintains 116 PO Boxes, creating an adoption rate of 6.11. This dramatic mismatch isn't a failure of infrastructure. It's how vacation property owners maintain year-round mail service.
The community's 83 residents are spread across a geography that doesn't exist as traditional streets. With a median age of 54.5 years, this isn't a place where young families raise children. It's where second-home owners, retirees, and waterfront property holders secure a presence along the Occohannock Creek watershed. The postal service recognizes this reality: Jamesville operates as a Highway Contract Route community, where a single contract carrier manages delivery to scattered properties along Occohannock Neck Road and nearby lanes.
Those 116 PO Boxes serve people who don't necessarily live in Jamesville's handful of year-round homes. They belong to property owners whose primary residences might be in Norfolk, Richmond, or Washington DC. The boxes stay active through winter when vacation homes sit empty, collecting tax bills, property notices, and correspondence that can't wait for Memorial Day weekend. This is standard practice in Eastern Shore vacation communities, where coastal property ownership demands permanent postal presence without permanent residence.
The postal system tracks just three roadways: Occohannock Neck Road carries most delivery points, with Parancot and Occohannock Road serving smaller clusters. The Jamesville Main Office building anchors this network. But street delivery here doesn't mean daily carrier routes like suburban neighborhoods. It means a highway contract route that covers dispersed waterfront properties when owners are actually present.
Jamesville functions as a regional postal hub for surrounding waterfront areas in Northampton County. That 6.11 adoption rate means the post office serves six times more boxes than local year-round households. People from nearby unincorporated areas along the creek—places too small for their own postal facilities—rent boxes here. This pattern is common throughout Virginia's Eastern Shore, where water access and seasonal property ownership create postal demand that far exceeds residential population.
Street names reflect the Occohannock Creek watershed geography that defines this Eastern Shore community. With only three named roadways in postal records and a single named building (Jamesville Main Office), the infrastructure is minimal—exactly what you'd expect in a place where most properties serve as seasonal retreats rather than permanent homes.
ZIP Code 23398 has 83 residents and 19 households (average 4.37 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.7%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.8%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 20Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 64.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 16 | 18 | 52 | 51 | 76 | 48 | 66 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 30 | 21 | 20 |
| Decennial Census | 153 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 83 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 57.8
Female Median Age: 45.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 67 | 79.76% |
| Black: | 9 | 10.71% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.57% |
| Asian: | 4 | 4.76% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.19% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 54.22% | 57.8 years |
| Females: | 38 | 45.78% | 45.7 years |
| Total: | 83 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 20 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,906. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,333 | $53,906 | $55,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 11 | 55.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 45.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $487,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 45.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 55.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 9 | 31.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 20 | 68.97% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 23398 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 124Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23398 is located in Northampton County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23398. It covers 1.292 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.292 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 991.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23398 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.