Captains Cove
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia

Captains Cove is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Accomack County, Virginia, with 1,544 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Greenbackville, 2.4 miles NE.
- 1,544residents (2020 Census)
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 523 / sq mipopulation density
- 23395ZIP code
About Captains Cove
Captains Cove is a census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,544. Known as Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club, it is a recreational community located on the west shore of Chincoteague Bay, bordering Maryland to the north. While numerous families with children live here, it is largely a retirement community, with a median age of 51 and the largest age group being 60–64.
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Living in Captains Cove
- Median household income
- $110,156
- Median home value
- $267,700
- Median age
- 52.6
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Captains Cove had 1,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 523 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Captains Cove at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.95 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.9963° N, 75.4259° W |
| ZIP code | 23395 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5112915 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Captains Cove
- Greenbackville2.4 mi NE
- Horntown2.6 mi SW
- Stockton, MD4.9 mi N
- Chincoteague5.2 mi SE
- New Church5.7 mi W
- Wattsville5.9 mi SW
- Girdletree, MD7.2 mi N
- Atlantic7.8 mi SW
- Oak Hall8.0 mi SW
- Pocomoke City, MD8.5 mi NW
- Temperanceville9.5 mi SW
- Makemie Park10.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Captains Cove
What county is Captains Cove in?
Captains Cove is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Captains Cove, VA?
1,544 people lived in Captains Cove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Captains Cove, VA?
The ZIP code of Captains Cove is 23395.
What towns are near Captains Cove?
Greenbackville (2.4 mi), Horntown (2.6 mi), Stockton (4.9 mi), Chincoteague (5.2 mi), New Church (5.7 mi).
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