Wachapreague Virginia Map

About Wachapreague, Virginia

Wachapreague is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 306. The population density is 182.6 people per km². Wachapreague is located at 37.6043°N, 75.6897°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23480.

Wachapreague rests on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, a place where the salty breath of the Atlantic mingles with the languid flow of coastal creeks. It lies 49.1 miles northeast of Poquoson, VA (from Poquoson, VA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 33.2 miles south-southwest of Pocomoke City. The land here is low and flat, a subtle undulation of marsh grass and pine forest that spills toward the broad expanse of the Chesapeake Bay. Salt marshes, a mosaic of emerald and ochre, fringe the waterways, their intricate channels reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. The air carries the distinct, briny perfume of the sea, a constant reminder of the water’s pervasive influence, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a softened, almost buttery quality as it filters through the sparse stands of live oaks and cedars. The economic lifeblood of Wachapreague has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters, a heritage evident in the weathered fishing boats that still bob in the harbor and the small seafood markets that offer the day's catch. For generations, the rhythm of Wachapreague has been dictated by the tides and the seasons of fishing, a tradition that has shaped its quiet, unhurried pace. The town itself is a collection of modest homes and weathered shacks, a testament to a simpler way of life that values connection to the land and sea over ostentatious display. While the wider world rushes by, Wachapreague retains a distinct character, a sense of place that feels both enduring and intimately tied to the ebb and flow of the Eastern Shore.

About This Wachapreague Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wachapreague, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.6043, -75.68965. 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 Wachapreague and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Wachapreague includes the ZIP code (23480), telephone area code (757), county seat of Accomack County (Accomac), and school district assignment (Accomack County Public Schools). 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 Wachapreague is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.