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Chincoteague, VA
Town in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23336.
Population
3,296
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
1
Chincoteague and its ZIP codes
Chincoteague at a glance
- Chincoteague is 61% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,917 a year, 32% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,500 (9% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Chincoteague, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chincoteague, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,917
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$349,500
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
57.4
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (537), Irish Americans (493), Polish Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Chincoteague.
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
$6.6M
133 loans, 1,747 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chincoteague, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chincoteague, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chincoteague, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Chincoteague
1 in or overlapping Chincoteague. Population shown
Cities near Chincoteague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenbackvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Captains CoveCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| HorntownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.3 |
| WattsvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.3 |
| Stockton, MDCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| New ChurchCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Girdletree, MDCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak HallCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Pocomoke City, MDCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Makemie ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| HallwoodTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Snow Hill, MDTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chincoteague, VA in?
- Chincoteague is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Chincoteague, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chincoteague include 23336.
- What is the population of Chincoteague, VA?
- About 3,296 people live in Chincoteague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chincoteague?
- Nearby places include Greenbackville (3.8 mi), Captains Cove (4.6 mi), Horntown (5.5 mi), Wattsville (8 mi), Stockton, MD (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023