🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23306

Belle Haven

ZIP Code 23306 is a standard zip code serving Belle Haven, Belle Haven, Virginia (VA), in Accomack County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,088 with a median household income of $53,911. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Accomack
City: Belle Haven
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.564500
Longitude: -75.869400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 14.58 mi²
Water Area: 3.28 mi²
Population Density: 75.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.597189°N, 37.542726°S, -75.806809°E, -75.945070°W

With 1,088 residents spread across 14.58 square miles, this area has a population density of 75.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,088

Population

25th percentile

$53,911

Median Income

60th percentile

$208,600

Median Home Value

75th percentile

14.58 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23306 is $53,911, and the median home value is $208,600.

Housing

523

Total Units

438

Occupied Units

83.7%

Occupancy Rate

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