| City: | Nassawadox, Virginia |
| City Alias: | Weirwood |
| County: | Northampton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:11:57 PM |
| Population: | 799 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.4459, -75.7813 |
| Land Area: | 7.428 sq mi |
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Nassawadox sits on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Northampton County, a rural community of 799 residents spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of 58.5 years makes this one of Virginia's older communities. With 126 residents in institutional group quarters (likely a nursing home or assisted living facility), Nassawadox serves both independent households and an aging population requiring specialized care.
The Nassawadox post office maintains 401 PO Boxes for 273 households, a 1.47 adoption rate that shows the office serves beyond just the immediate community. Mail arrives via rural carrier routes covering the scattered residential areas along roads like Seaside Road, Rogers Drive, and Lankford Highway. One highway contract route supplements the rural delivery pattern. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery exists for some residents.
The area also accepts mail addressed to Weirwood, a longtime alias. Street names like Hospital Avenue, Church Court, and Railroad Street hint at the town's historic role as a local service center. With 22% of workers working from home (compared to the national average of around 13%), Nassawadox attracts some remote workers to its quiet Eastern Shore setting.
The community skews working class, with a median household income of $44,167 and per capita income of $29,479. About 63% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The area maintains 24 business establishments employing 572 workers, suggesting some concentration of jobs despite the small residential population.
Acceptable mailing names: Nassawadox (primary), Weirwood (alias)
State: VA
County: Northampton
Street names like Seaside Road and Hospital Avenue indicate a coastal community that historically served as a local service center.
ZIP Code 23413 has 799 residents and 273 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 58.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.2% male and 56.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.1%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (38.2%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (18.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 799Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 776Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 107.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 273Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $196,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 813 | 809 | 937 | 1,242 | 1,124 | 1,302 | 1,185 | 1,029 | 639 | 725 | 871 | 971 | 868 | 776 |
| Decennial Census | 840 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 799 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.5
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 61.2
| 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 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
| Female | 20 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 15 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 40 | 44 | 25 | 42 |
| Total | 38 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 41 | 29 | 37 | 24 | 41 | 35 | 58 | 66 | 87 | 57 | 67 | 43 | 54 |
| White: | 400 | 48.13% |
| Black: | 305 | 36.70% |
| Hispanic:* | 74 | 8.90% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 41 | 4.93% |
| Total: | 831 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 345 | 43.18% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 454 | 56.82% | 61.2 years |
| Total: | 799 | 100% | 58.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 683 | 88.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.03% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 31 | 3.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 54 | 10.95% |
| Total Population: | 776 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 691 | 89.05% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 85 | 10.95% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,250, which is well under the state median ($90,974), is up $9,219 (19.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,052. Family households earn a median of $59,559 versus $32,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,371). By gender, male median income is $57,845 and female is $49,375, which is far less than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $8,470 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.4%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.7%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,031 | $36,250 | $46,442 | $48,750 | $47,000 | $52,813 | $48,077 | $41,838 | $42,198 | $42,396 | $42,983 | $44,231 | $44,167 | $56,250 |
| Median Family Income | $41,250 | $53,958 | $53,173 | $51,500 | $51,620 | $54,449 | $54,375 | $56,923 | $67,396 | $53,750 | $50,625 | $52,750 | $56,058 | $59,559 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,881 | $27,891 | $27,898 | $14,718 | $14,667 | $14,615 | $14,148 | $0 | $31,250 | $37,054 | $0 | $21,023 | $20,982 | $32,188 |
| Median Male Income | $59,583 | $62,639 | $64,773 | $51,875 | $0 | $40,852 | $40,239 | $36,818 | $36,875 | $43,355 | $43,750 | $53,143 | $55,833 | $57,845 |
| Median Female Income | $36,711 | $29,007 | $28,750 | $28,611 | $0 | $28,125 | $31,250 | $31,389 | $30,795 | $24,483 | $34,333 | $38,375 | $52,500 | $49,375 |
| Employed: | 259 | 43.38% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 1.01% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 332 | 55.61% |
| Total: | 597 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 95 | 36.68% |
| Service: | 67 | 25.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 5.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 81 | 31.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 0.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 259 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $196,900, which is much lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $20,600 (9.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $121,900. The median gross rent is $673, which is much lower than the state median ($1,514), is down $7 (1.03%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.35% (63.64% with a mortgage, 36.36% free-and-clear) and renters 49.65% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.83%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.99%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,500 | $225,000 | $212,900 | $204,500 | $201,100 | $187,500 | $129,500 | $110,600 | $75,000 | $85,400 | $89,800 | $116,700 | $0 | $196,900 |
| Less than $500: | 28 | 19.86% |
| $500 to $999: | 58 | 41.13% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 21 | 14.89% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 2.13% |
| $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: | 31 | 21.99% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $680 | $713 | $679 | $655 | $687 | $688 | $703 | $702 | $743 | $771 | $522 | $576 | $590 | $673 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 32.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 18.31% |
| Renter Occupied: | 141 | 49.65% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 284 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 284 | 77.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 84 | 22.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 368 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 267 | 72.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 38 | 10.33% |
| Other Units: | 63 | 17.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 368 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 72.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%). Private coverage is 47.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.70%). Public coverage is 52.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 26.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 26.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.17%). College enrollment is 2.96%, which is markedly below the state rate (28.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 60 | 10.87% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 94 | 17.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 179 | 32.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 71 | 12.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 1.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 87 | 15.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 9.24% |
| Total: | 552 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 398 | 72.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 138 | 25.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 304 | 43.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 335 | 47.45% |
| No Insurance: | 67 | 9.49% |
| Total: | 706 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 639 | 90.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 18.6% | 30.6% | 30.5% | 26.0% |
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: | 40 | 19.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 2.46% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 112 | 55.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 40 | 19.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 2.96% |
| Total: | 203 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 45 | 22.17% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 157 | 77.34% |
ZIP Code 23413 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 562 people with an annual payroll of $33,310,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 452Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 24Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,428,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $33,310,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 562Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23413 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 23413. It covers 7.428 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.179 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: | 7.428 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.179 sq miSource: 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: | 5154984Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nassawadox town; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23413 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.