Captains Cove

Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia

Aerial view of Captains Cove, Virginia
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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.

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, VA population

Captains Cove had 1,544 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,544
Density523 per sq mi (202 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Captains Cove at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyAccomack County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,544 (2020)
Land area2.95 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Coordinates37.9963° N, 75.4259° W
ZIP code23395
Census code (GEOID)5112915

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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