| City: | Nelsonia, Virginia |
| County: | Accomack County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:50:16 AM |
| Population: | 96 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8258, -75.5885 |
| Land Area: | 0.322 sq mi |
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Nelsonia's post office serves far beyond its 96 residents. With 109 PO Boxes for just 40 households, the adoption rate of 2.73 reveals this facility's role as a regional mail hub for Accomack County's eastern shore communities. Many customers drive from areas without carrier delivery to collect their mail here.
The ZIP's classification as PO Box Only doesn't reflect local reality. While Nelsonia itself is tiny, the post office maintains Highway Contract Route delivery along Lankford Highway, the main corridor through Virginia's Eastern Shore. This creates a mixed system where some addresses receive carrier delivery while surrounding areas rely entirely on the post office boxes.
At 0.322 square miles, Nelsonia is one of the smallest named postal zones in Virginia. The entire area could fit inside many college campuses. Yet the post office infrastructure here supports a service radius that extends well beyond the official ZIP boundary. Seven businesses operate within the ZIP, employing 49 people according to Census records.
The 96 residents living here represent just a fraction of the post office's customer base. The math tells the story: 109 boxes serving 40 households means customers from neighboring areas without their own delivery options depend on Nelsonia for mail service. This pattern is common in rural Eastern Shore communities where Highway Contract Routes cover main roads but leave gaps in coverage.
The single street recorded is Lankford Highway, the main north-south route through Virginia's Eastern Shore. This highway corridor pattern indicates the ZIP serves as a transit point rather than a traditional town layout with street grids.
ZIP Code 23414 has 96 residents and 40 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, slightly younger than the state (38.7) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.4% male and 39.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (37.5%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (35.4%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), 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: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 298.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 323 | 241 | 160 | 135 | 58 | 56 | 66 | 175 | 174 | 156 | 93 | 82 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 96 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 34.5
Female Median Age: 42.5
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 34 | 31.19% |
| Black: | 36 | 33.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 24.77% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 9.17% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 60.42% | 34.5 years |
| Females: | 38 | 39.58% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 96 | 100% | 36.5 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: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $53,800 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,053. 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2023.
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 | $53,800 | $53,109 | $12,159 | $11,154 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,667 | $78,053 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $54,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,667 | $78,053 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,781 | $21,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $18,627 | $20,474 | $20,559 | $20,691 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $154,700 (100.00%) since 2011 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 | $154,700 | $28,400 | $0 | $0 | $139,600 | $134,400 | $135,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 23414 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 49 people with an annual payroll of $1,936,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 118Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $418,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,936,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 49Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23414 is located in Accomack 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 23414. It covers 0.322 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: | 0.322 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: | 5155448Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nelsonia CDP; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23414 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.