ZIP code 23440
Where is ZIP code 23440?
Tangier, Virginia
Accomack County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 23440 belongs to Tangier, Virginia in Accomack County. 23440 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tangier post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 757 and 948. About 252 people live in the 23440 area, where the median household income is $35,991. The closest ZIP codes are 21866 (Tylerton, 10 mi north), 21824 (Ewell, 11.9 mi north) and 21817 (Crisfield, 13.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 23440 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tangier |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Accomack County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 757, 948 |
| Coordinates | 37.8245, -75.993 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 234 |
Population and income in 23440
| Population | 252 · lower than 92% of Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 159 · higher than 65% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.9 years · higher than 97% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 60% |
| Median household income | $35,991 · lower than 97% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,225 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 2.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $157,900 · lower than 82% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 261 |
| Households | 161 (1.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.3% |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (plus 1.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23440. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 23440
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21866 | Tylerton, MD | 10 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21824 | Ewell, MD | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 21817 | Crisfield, MD | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 23389 | Harborton, VA | 14.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 23358 | Hacksneck, VA | 14.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 23417 | Onancock, VA | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 22539 | Reedville, VA | 16 mi W | Standard |
| 23427 | Saxis, VA | 16.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 23422 | Pungoteague, VA | 16.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 22530 | Ophelia, VA | 17.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 23441 | Tasley, VA | 17.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 23357 | Greenbush, VA | 18.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 23440 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 23440
PO BOX 123
TANGIER VA 23440
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (23440-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 23440?
- 23440 is a Tangier, Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 23440 in?
- ZIP code 23440 is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 23440 in?
- 23440 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 23440?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 23440 use area codes 757 and 948.
- What is the population of ZIP code 23440?
- About 252 people live in ZIP code 23440, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 23440?
- The median household income in 23440 is $35,991 a year, lower than 97% of Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 23440 for a street address?
- No. 23440 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tangier use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 23440?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 23440 are 21866 (Tylerton, 10 miles), 21824 (Ewell, 11.9 miles), 21817 (Crisfield, 13.8 miles) and 23389 (Harborton, 14.3 miles).