Accomack County GIS Maps
Accomack County, Virginia, has 33,413 residents and covers 449.3 square miles. The population grew 0.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Accomack County is 51001.
Chincoteague is the county's largest population center. Accomack County also includes 33 zip codes, 1 public school district and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Accomack County Trends
- Population
- 33,413▴
- Median Home Value
- $193,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,623▾
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Accomack County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Accomack County Population
Accomack County had 33,413 residents in 2020. That was 0.8% higher than in 2010. Accomack County had 4,892 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 74 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Parksley, Onancock and Chincoteague Island.
Population Trend in Accomack County VA
Accomack County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Accomack County Zip Codes
Accomack County has 33 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Parksley (23421), Onancock (23417) and Chincoteague Island (23336). Parksley is the largest zip by population, with about 4,172 residents or 12% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 33% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Accomack County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23421 | Parksley | 4,172 | ▾ -2% |
| 23417 | Onancock | 3,625 | ▾ -10.4% |
| 23336 | Chincoteague Island | 3,345 | ▴ 13.7% |
| 23410 | Melfa | 2,440 | ▴ 21.1% |
| 23420 | Painter | 2,387 | ▴ 0.5% |
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Accomack County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Accomack County Demographics
Accomack County has a median age of 47.5, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 20.8% of residents are under 18, while 25.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 25.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Accomack County VA
Median Age
47.5
Under 18
20.8%
Age 65+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
Accomack County School Districts
Accomack County is served by 1 public school district with 4,623 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Accomack County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County Public Schools | 4,623 | 100% | ▾ -2.2% |
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Accomack County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Accomack County Housing & Real Estate
Accomack County has a median home value of $193,100 and a median gross rent of $973. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $334,894 and homes spent about 90 days on the market.
Accomack County Housing Mix
Accomack County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Accomack County Housing Trends
Accomack County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Accomack County, VA
Accomack County has 1,610 business listings across 382 categories. The largest categories in Accomack County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (76, 4.7%), Post Offices (43, 2.7%), and ATMs (31, 1.9%). The full Accomack County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Accomack County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Accomack County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 76 | 4.7% |
| Post Offices | 43 | 2.7% |
| ATMs | 31 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 29 | 1.8% |
| Baptist Church | 27 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 26 | 1.6% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 24 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 24 | 1.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 24 | 1.5% |
| Auto Repair | 23 | 1.4% |
Accomack County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Right Path Addiction Treatment Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Onley |
| Admiral Benbow Inn | Accommodation | Chincoteague |
| Leatherbury Broache and Co | Accountant | Accomac |
| Chincoteague Island National Wildlife Refuge | Active Life | Chincoteague |
| Wellstream Healing & Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Belle Haven |
| RightPath | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Onley |
| Eastern Shore Literacy Council | Adult Education | Melfa |
| Chesapeake Outdoor Advertising | Advertising Agency | Onancock |
| Fairdale Farm Tractor & Equipment | Agricultural Service | Accomac |
| Accomack County Airport | Airport | Melfa |
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Accomack County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Accomack County Basemaps
Accomack County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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