Cape Charles
Town in Northampton County, Virginia
Cape Charles is a town in Northampton County, Virginia, with 1,178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cheriton, 3.9 miles NE.
- 1,178residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 332 / sq mipopulation density
- 23310ZIP code
About Cape Charles
Cape Charles is a town/municipal corporation in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,178 as of the 2020 Census.
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Living in Cape Charles
- Median household income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $640,600
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 60.5
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Cape Charles had 1,178 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Density | 332 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape Charles at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,178 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2508° N, 76.0097° W |
| ZIP code | 23310 |
| Official website | capecharles.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5112808 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape Charles
- Cheriton3.9 mi NE
- Eastville7.9 mi NE
- Franktown17.3 mi NE
- Nassawadox17.6 mi NE
- Poquoson18.3 mi SW
- Hampton21.2 mi SW
- Exmore21.7 mi NE
- Willis Wharf21.7 mi NE
- Mathews22.0 mi NW
- Gwynn22.7 mi NW
- Belle Haven23.2 mi NE
- Savage Town23.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Charles
What county is Cape Charles in?
Cape Charles is in Northampton County, Virginia.
What is the population of Cape Charles, VA?
1,178 people lived in Cape Charles at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Charles, VA?
The ZIP code of Cape Charles is 23310.
What is the elevation of Cape Charles?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape Charles?
Cheriton (3.9 mi), Eastville (7.9 mi), Franktown (17.3 mi), Nassawadox (17.6 mi), Poquoson (18.3 mi).
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