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Mappsville, VA

Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.

Population

186

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

236

ZIP codes

0

Mappsville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Local data for Mappsville, VA

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

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

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

Mappsville, 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

86° / 30°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mappsville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.7%

U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.3%

U.S. 11.1% +11.2 pts

Cities near Mappsville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Modest TownCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.6
NelsoniaCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.7
HallwoodTown2.8 mi0.2
BloxomTown3.1 mi0.3
GargathaCensus-designated place3.8 mi3
TemperancevilleCensus-designated place4 mi3.4
Makemie ParkCensus-designated place4.9 mi1
AtlanticCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.9
MetompkinCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.2
ParksleyTown6.1 mi0.6
Oak HallCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.1
WhitesvilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.3
WattsvilleCensus-designated place7.3 mi4.3
Lee MontCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.8
SanfordCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.9
Chase CrossingCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mappsville, VA in?
Mappsville is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Mappsville, VA?
About 186 people live in Mappsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mappsville?
Nearby places include Modest Town (1.7 mi), Nelsonia (1.8 mi), Hallwood (2.8 mi), Bloxom (3.1 mi), Gargatha (3.8 mi).

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