Northampton County GIS Maps
Northampton County, Virginia, has 12,282 residents and covers 211.7 square miles. The population declined 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Northampton County is 51131.
Exmore is the county's largest population center. Northampton County also includes 11 zip codes, 1 public school district and 8 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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Northampton County Trends
- Population
- 12,282▾
- Median Home Value
- $279,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,300▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Northampton 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.
Northampton County Population
Northampton County had 12,282 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% lower than in 2010. Northampton County had 811 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 58 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cape Charles, Exmore and Machipongo.
Population Trend in Northampton County VA
Northampton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Northampton County Zip Codes
Northampton County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cape Charles (23310), Exmore (23350) and Machipongo (23405). Cape Charles is the largest zip by population, with about 5,260 residents or 43% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Northampton County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23310 | Cape Charles | 5,260 | ▴ 11.1% |
| 23350 | Exmore | 3,433 | ▴ 0.9% |
| 23405 | Machipongo | 1,075 | ▴ 10.5% |
| 23413 | Nassawadox | 799 | ▾ -4.9% |
| 23307 | Nassawadox | 547 | ▾ -28.9% |
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Northampton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Northampton County Demographics
Northampton County has a median age of 51.6, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 18.9% of residents are under 18, while 28.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 28.5% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 32.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Northampton County VA
Median Age
51.6
Under 18
18.9%
Age 65+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
32.5%
Northampton County School Districts
Northampton County is served by 1 public school district with 1,300 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 Northampton County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County Public Schools | 1,300 | 100% | ▾ -2.5% |
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Northampton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Northampton County Housing & Real Estate
Northampton County has a median home value of $279,100 and a median gross rent of $780. About 65% 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 $619,000 and homes spent about 118 days on the market.
Northampton County Housing Mix
Northampton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Northampton County Housing Trends
Northampton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Northampton County, VA
Northampton County has 806 business listings across 279 categories. The largest categories in Northampton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 3.3%), Landmark And Historical Building (27, 3.3%), and Gas Stations (18, 2.2%). The full Northampton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Northampton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Northampton County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 3.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 27 | 3.3% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 2.2% |
| ATMs | 16 | 2.0% |
| Restaurants | 16 | 2.0% |
| Post Offices | 16 | 2.0% |
| Baptist Church | 15 | 1.9% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 13 | 1.6% |
| Seafood Restaurants | 12 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 12 | 1.5% |
Northampton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Stay Suites | Accommodation | Cape Charles |
| Eastern Shore Custom Carts | Active Life | Cape Charles |
| 15miles Local SEO Marketing Company | Advertising Agency | Machipongo |
| Northampton County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Service | Cape Charles |
| Mountaire Farms Grain Elevator | Agriculture | Cape Charles |
| Campbell Field Airport | Airport | Franktown |
| Hook @ Harvey | American Restaurants | Cape Charles |
| Wachina Company | Antique Store | Exmore |
| Sea Breeze Apartments | Apartments | Cape Charles |
| Rent-A-Center | Appliance Store | Exmore |
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Northampton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Northampton County Basemaps
Northampton 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Northampton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Northampton County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.