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Onley, VA
Town in Accomack County, Virginia.
Population
678
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
848
ZIP codes
0
Onley and its ZIP codes
Onley at a glance
- Onley is about 3.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,837 a year, 38% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,100 (16% below Virginia) and median rent is $908 a month.
Local data for Onley, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Onley, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,837
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$908/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (115), Haitian Americans (81), Irish Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Onley.
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
How people get to work
Onley, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Onley, 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
88° / 30°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Onley, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Onley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnancockTown | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| SavagevilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| TasleyCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| MelfaTown | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| AccomacTown | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| BaysideCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Southside ChesconessexCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| BobtownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Deep CreekCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| KellerTown | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Schooner BayCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Locust MountCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Chase CrossingCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PastoriaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| WachapreagueTown | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onley, VA in?
- Onley is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Onley, VA?
- About 678 people live in Onley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onley?
- Nearby places include Onancock (1.8 mi), Savageville (2 mi), Tasley (2 mi), Melfa (3.1 mi), Accomac (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023