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Metompkin, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.
Population
447
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
386
ZIP codes
0
Metompkin and its ZIP codes
Metompkin at a glance
- Metompkin is 75% denser than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Metompkin, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Metompkin.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Metompkin, 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 Metompkin, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.3%
U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts
Diabetes
27.1%
U.S. 12.1% +15.0 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near Metompkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GargathaCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3 |
| PastoriaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| ParksleyTown | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Chase CrossingCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| NelsoniaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BloxomTown | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| AccomacTown | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BaysideCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| TasleyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HallwoodTown | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| OnleyTown | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metompkin, VA in?
- Metompkin is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Metompkin, VA?
- About 447 people live in Metompkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metompkin?
- Nearby places include Gargatha (1.9 mi), Pastoria (2.5 mi), Parksley (3.1 mi), Whitesville (3.5 mi), Chase Crossing (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023