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Modest Town, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.
Population
265
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
449
ZIP codes
0
Modest Town and its ZIP codes
Modest Town at a glance
- Modest Town is about 2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Modest Town.
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
Modest Town, 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 Modest Town, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Modest Town
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsoniaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| GargathaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| BloxomTown | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MetompkinCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| HallwoodTown | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ParksleyTown | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.4 |
| WhitesvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Makemie ParkCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| PastoriaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Chase CrossingCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak HallCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Modest Town, VA in?
- Modest Town is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Modest Town, VA?
- About 265 people live in Modest Town, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Modest Town?
- Nearby places include Nelsonia (1.6 mi), Mappsville (1.7 mi), Gargatha (2.3 mi), Bloxom (3.5 mi), Metompkin (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023