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Tangier, VA
Town in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23440.
Population
252
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
1
Tangier and its ZIP codes
Tangier at a glance
- Tangier is about 2.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Tangier, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Tangier.
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
Tangier, 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 Tangier, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Tangier
1 in or overlapping Tangier. Population shown
Cities near Tangier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Island, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Southside ChesconessexCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Schooner BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Crisfield, MDCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Deep CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HarbortonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| OnancockTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| BaysideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| BobtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| SavagevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| PungoteagueCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| SaxisTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| OnleyTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| TasleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tangier, VA in?
- Tangier is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Tangier, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tangier include 23440.
- What is the population of Tangier, VA?
- About 252 people live in Tangier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tangier?
- Nearby places include Smith Island, MD (11 mi), Southside Chesconessex (13 mi), Schooner Bay (13 mi), Crisfield, MD (13 mi), Deep Creek (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023