City

Saxis, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥233Population
💰$40,313Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓14.1%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 12.5%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Other12.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
41%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty36.1% ▲ 261% above avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate93 (52.5%)
Some College22 (12.4%)
Associates36 (20.3%)
Bachelors17 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree8 (4.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 52.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 4.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad52.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate4.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,313 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units217
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Saxis, VA

Saxis is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 233 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Saxis is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,313 is below the national average. Approximately 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Saxis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saxis is less-educated. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.27%).

Saxis, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Saxis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23427 233 $40,313 $89,100 $1,063 0.0% 14.1% 94.5%