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Horntown, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23395.
Population
466
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
1
Horntown and its ZIP codes
Horntown at a glance
- Horntown is 60% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Horntown, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Horntown.
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
$469K
6 loans, 44 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Horntown, 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 Horntown, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Horntown
1 in or overlapping Horntown. Population shown
Cities near Horntown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Captains CoveCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| WattsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.3 |
| New ChurchCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| GreenbackvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ChincoteagueTown | 5.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Oak HallCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Stockton, MDCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Makemie ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| Pocomoke City, MDCity | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| HallwoodTown | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Girdletree, MDCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| SanfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Horntown, VA in?
- Horntown is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Horntown, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Horntown include 23395.
- What is the population of Horntown, VA?
- About 466 people live in Horntown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Horntown?
- Nearby places include Captains Cove (3.1 mi), Wattsville (3.1 mi), New Church (4.3 mi), Greenbackville (5 mi), Atlantic (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023