County ProfileVA
Accomack County
Population: 33,413 · 37 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
33,413
People
Median age
47.6
Housing
Total households
14,446
Income
Median household income
$58,993
Housing
Total housing units
22,052
Employment
Employment rate
53.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
89%
County details
Local time 04:42:28(ET)| Name | Accomack |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 37total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 25 Standard12 PO Box |
| Area code | 540, 757, 826, 948 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 37.7659435, -75.7578073 |
| Land area | 449.3 sq miles(1,163.7 km²) |
Map of Accomack county, Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Accomack County
Compare the largest cities in Accomack County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague Island | 3,345 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wattsville | 1,341 | $69,380 | 1ZIPs |
| Onancock | 1,169 | $54,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Horntown | 912 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Parksley | 816 | $76,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Atlantic | 808 | $107,143 | 1ZIPs |
| Belle Haven | 543 | $62,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Onley | 532 | $57,837 | 1ZIPs |
| Wallops Island | 524 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Accomac | 519 | $45,986 | 1ZIPs |
| Boston | 454 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Nelsonia | 451 | $88,685 | 1ZIPs |
| Tangier | 436 | $35,991 | 1ZIPs |
| Melfa | 396 | $28,958 | 1ZIPs |
| Bloxom | 387 | $66,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Pungoteague | 346 | $157,805 | 1ZIPs |
| Mappsville | 311 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Temperanceville | 308 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Quinby | 285 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Painter | 272 | $65,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Wachapreague | 257 | $65,179 | 1ZIPs |
| New Church | 256 | $30,515 | 1ZIPs |
| Oak Hall | 226 | — | 2ZIPs |
| Greenbush | 224 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tasley | 222 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hallwood | 202 | $62,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Greenbackville | 173 | $100,521 | 1ZIPs |
| Withams | 173 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Saxis | 172 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sanford | 168 | $61,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Mears | 149 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Keller | 144 | $36,705 | 1ZIPs |
| Harborton | 130 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hacksneck | 123 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Modest Town | 120 | $103,409 | 1ZIPs |
| Assawoman | 78 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Accomack County
Review the most populated postal areas across Accomack County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23421 | Parksley | $52,759 | 4,172 |
| 23417 | Onancock | $66,450 | 3,625 |
| 23336 | Chincoteague Island | $63,464 | 3,345 |
| 23410 | Melfa | $54,050 | 2,440 |
| 23420 | Painter | $52,831 | 2,387 |
| 23308 | Bloxom | $73,750 | 2,068 |
| 23415 | New Church | $46,836 | 2,021 |
| 23356 | Greenbackville | $101,855 | 1,736 |
| 23301 | Accomac | $46,680 | 1,600 |
| 22713 | Boston | $90,795 | 1,454 |
| 23442 | Temperanceville | $29,583 | 1,074 |
| 23306 | Belle Haven | $108,438 | 1,066 |
| 23418 | Onley | $54,375 | 1,010 |
| 23395 | Horntown | — | 922 |
| 23357 | Greenbush | — | 730 |
| 23303 | Atlantic | $107,143 | 685 |
| 23359 | Hallwood | $71,329 | 653 |
| 23337 | Wallops Island | $64,762 | 524 |
| 23440 | Tangier | $35,991 | 438 |
| 23423 | Quinby | $55,662 | 384 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS