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Exmore, VA
Town in Northampton County, Virginia.
Population
1,571
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
604
ZIP codes
0
Exmore and its ZIP codes
Exmore at a glance
- Exmore is about 2.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,028 a year, 69% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 (60% below Virginia) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Exmore, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Exmore, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,028
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (174), German Americans (84), Guatemalan Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Exmore.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,232
4,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,479
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $10,449 per person
How people get to work
Exmore, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled25.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Exmore, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
245
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
350
5.1% 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 Exmore, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Exmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willis WharfCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Belle HavenTown | 1.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Savage TownCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Cats BridgeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.2 |
| NassawadoxTown | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FranktownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| PainterTown | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MappsburgCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.3 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.6 |
| QuinbyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PungoteagueCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| KellerTown | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BobtownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| HarbortonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| Locust MountCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WachapreagueTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Exmore, VA in?
- Exmore is in Northampton County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Exmore, VA?
- About 1,571 people live in Exmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Exmore?
- Nearby places include Willis Wharf (1.4 mi), Belle Haven (1.9 mi), Savage Town (2.3 mi), Cats Bridge (3.2 mi), Nassawadox (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023