ZIP Code 23422 — Pungoteague CDP, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23422 covers Pungoteague, VA in Accomack County with a population of about 195.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 62.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 757, 948; U.S. House district VA-2; the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Pungoteague, VA fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (49.7%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 23422 is about $85,625 — about 14% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 49.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Administrative support, and Professional services; a mean commute of about 32.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 78.7% (about 13.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Pungoteague CDP, VA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 81.0), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (94.5) and wildfire (79.5). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Pungoteague CDP, VA show little to no average snow and around 47.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 11 for ZIP 23422 (Pungoteague CDP, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.