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Atlantic, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23303.
Population
342
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
1
Atlantic and its ZIP codes
Atlantic at a glance
- Atlantic is 74% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Atlantic, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Atlantic.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
PPP loans
$576K
15 loans, 74 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Atlantic, 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
86° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atlantic, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Atlantic
1 in or overlapping Atlantic. Population shown
Cities near Atlantic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WattsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Oak HallCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Makemie ParkCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| HallwoodTown | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| HorntownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.3 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| New ChurchCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| NelsoniaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| BloxomTown | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Captains CoveCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| SanfordCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.9 |
| GargathaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| ChincoteagueTown | 9.1 mi | 9.3 |
| GreenbackvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atlantic, VA in?
- Atlantic is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Atlantic, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Atlantic include 23303.
- What is the population of Atlantic, VA?
- About 342 people live in Atlantic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atlantic?
- Nearby places include Wattsville (2.2 mi), Temperanceville (2.5 mi), Oak Hall (3.1 mi), Makemie Park (4.5 mi), Hallwood (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023