ZIP Code 23303 — Atlantic CDP, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23303 covers Atlantic, VA in Accomack County with a population of about 370.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 60.0 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.

Atlantic, VA fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). 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 23303 is about $146,875 — about 95% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.4%; unemployment rate near 14.0%; 26.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Public administration, and Education; about 34.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 18.8 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 130.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $264,200 — about 24% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 96.5% (about 31.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23303 in Atlantic, VA, a household would need roughly $73,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,697. That sits below the local median household income ($146,875), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Atlantic 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 Atlantic CDP, VA show little to no average snow and around 43.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 21 for ZIP 23303 (Atlantic 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.