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Pastoria, VA

Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.

Population

863

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

391

ZIP codes

0

Pastoria and its ZIP codes

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Pastoria at a glance

  • Pastoria is 77% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $46,884 a year, 50% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (70% below Virginia) and median rent is $916 a month.

Housing and community stats

Pastoria, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,884

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$116,200

Median rent

$916/mo

Homeownership

50.0%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (131), Guatemalan Americans (84), Haitian Americans (57).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

How people get to work

Pastoria, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.8%
  • Carpooled40.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pastoria, 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

88° / 30°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pastoria, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.3%

U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts

Diabetes

21.8%

U.S. 12.1% +9.7 pts

Smoking

23.8%

U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.9%

U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts

Cities near Pastoria

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Chase CrossingCensus-designated place2 mi0.8
GreenbushCensus-designated place2.3 mi1
AccomacTown2.5 mi0.4
MetompkinCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.2
WhitesvilleCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.3
ParksleyTown3.2 mi0.6
Lee MontCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.8
TasleyCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.1
BaysideCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
GargathaCensus-designated place4.5 mi3
OnleyTown5.8 mi0.8
BloxomTown6 mi0.3
NelsoniaCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.7
OnancockTown6.2 mi1
Deep CreekCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.6
Modest TownCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pastoria, VA in?
Pastoria is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Pastoria, VA?
About 863 people live in Pastoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pastoria?
Nearby places include Chase Crossing (2 mi), Greenbush (2.3 mi), Accomac (2.5 mi), Metompkin (2.5 mi), Whitesville (3.1 mi).

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