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Accomac, VA
Town in Accomack County, Virginia.
Population
948
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,322
ZIP codes
0
Accomac and its ZIP codes
Accomac at a glance
- Accomac is about 11 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,986 a year, 51% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,500 (34% below Virginia) and median rent is $952 a month.
Local data for Accomac, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Accomac, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,986
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
26.3
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (383), German Americans (43), Irish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Accomac.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,543
12,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $12,409 per person
How people get to work
Accomac, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.1%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Accomac, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,660
13.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Accomac, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Accomac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TasleyCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| PastoriaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Chase CrossingCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| OnleyTown | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BaysideCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| OnancockTown | 4 mi | 1 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| WhitesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ParksleyTown | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MetompkinCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| SavagevilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Deep CreekCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MelfaTown | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Schooner BayCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Southside ChesconessexCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Accomac, VA in?
- Accomac is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Accomac, VA?
- About 948 people live in Accomac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Accomac?
- Nearby places include Tasley (1.4 mi), Greenbush (1.7 mi), Pastoria (2.5 mi), Chase Crossing (2.9 mi), Onley (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023