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Boston, VA

Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.

Population

96

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

37

ZIP codes

0

Boston and its ZIP codes

Full map

Boston at a glance

  • Boston is 83% less dense than Virginia as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Boston.

Details

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

Accomack County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Boston, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Boston, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.4%

U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Boston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PungoteagueCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.6
Belle HavenTown3.5 mi1.5
PainterTown3.8 mi0.7
HarbortonCensus-designated place4 mi0.4
BobtownCensus-designated place4.2 mi3.6
Savage TownCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.3
KellerTown4.8 mi0.3
MappsburgCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.3
ExmoreTown5.2 mi2.6
Cats BridgeCensus-designated place5.4 mi3.2
Willis WharfCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.5
MelfaTown6.7 mi0.3
QuinbyCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.1
SavagevilleCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.1
Locust MountCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.3
WachapreagueTown8.7 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Boston, VA in?
Boston is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Boston, VA?
About 96 people live in Boston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Boston?
Nearby places include Pungoteague (2.5 mi), Belle Haven (3.5 mi), Painter (3.8 mi), Harborton (4 mi), Bobtown (4.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023