Accomack Virginia Map

About Accomack, Virginia

Accomack is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Accomack is located at 37.7063°N, 75.8069°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23301.

Accomack, Virginia, unfolds across the easternmost reaches of the Old Dominion, a land shaped by the relentless kiss of the Atlantic and the deep, dark waters of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 49.1 miles northeast of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 50°T), and is situated 19.3 miles south of Crisfield. Its landscape is a symphony of salt marsh and pine forest, where the air carries the briny tang of the coast and the sweet perfume of sun-baked pine needles. Broad, slow-moving rivers like the Pocomoke and the Nandua carve their way through the flat terrain, their dark waters reflecting a sky that often hangs low and heavy with moisture, especially in the humid embrace of summer. The land itself, a fertile crescent of sandy loam, supports a patchwork of agricultural fields – corn and soybeans reaching for the sun, their green stalks a vibrant contrast to the muted grays and browns of the weathered farmhouses that dot the horizon. Here, the light at dusk has a peculiar softness, a diffused golden glow that washes over the fields and lends a quiet dignity to the end of each day. The history of Accomack is as layered as the sediment of its tidal creeks, a narrative woven from indigenous settlements, the arrival of English colonists, and the enduring legacy of agriculture. For centuries, the economy of Accomack has been tethered to the bounty of the land and sea, with fishing fleets venturing out from its harbors and farmers tending their crops with a practiced hand. This is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the tides, where the courteous register of the Old Dominion still holds sway in the friendly nods of passersby and the unhurried conversations on front porches. The distinctive character of Accomack is also found in its scattered, often historic, hamlets, each with its own quiet stories to tell, from the weathered timbers of old churches to the silent, watchful presence of forgotten cemeteries. It is a geography of quiet persistence, where the echoes of generations past still whisper on the sea breeze.

About This Accomack Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Accomack, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.706332, -75.806908. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Accomack and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Accomack includes the ZIP code (23417), telephone area code (757), county seat of Accomack County (Accomac), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Accomack is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.