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Northampton County, VA
7 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Northampton County, Virginia.
Population
12,059
Land area
212sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Northampton County
Northampton County at a glance
- Northampton County is 74% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,632 a year, 34% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,200 (18% below Virginia) and median rent is $829 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Exmore (1,571), Cape Charles (1,201) and Nassawadox (590).
Local data for Northampton County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northampton County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,632
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$316,200
Prices -0.1% in a year
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (785), German Americans (731), Irish Americans (670).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
PPP loans
$17.3M
298 loans, 2,670 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$114K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Northampton County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northampton County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
245
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
350
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 32°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northampton County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Northampton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Northampton County, VA?
- Exmore is the largest city or town in Northampton County, with about 1,571 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Northampton County?
- Northampton County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23307, 23310, 23316, 23347, 23350.
- What is the population of Northampton County, VA?
- About 12,059 people live in Northampton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Northampton County?
- Northampton County borders Accomack County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023