Chincoteague
Town in Accomack County, Virginia
Chincoteague is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, with 3,344 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenbackville, 4.5 miles NW.
- 3,344residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 361 / sq mipopulation density
- 23336ZIP code
About Chincoteague
Chincoteague ( or ) is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The town includes the whole of Chincoteague Island and an area of adjacent water. The population was 3,344 at the 2020 census. The town is a tourist gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on adjacent Assateague Island, the location of a popular recreational beach and home of the Virginia herd of Chincoteague Ponies. These ponies and the annual Pony Swim are the subject of Marguerite Henry's 1947 children's book Misty of Chincoteague, which was made into the 1961 family film Misty, filmed on location.
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Living in Chincoteague
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Median home value
- $349,500
- Median rent
- $1,081/mo
- Median age
- 57.4
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Chincoteague had 3,344 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,344 |
|---|---|
| Density | 361 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chincoteague at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,344 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.26 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Water area | 28.22 sq mi (73.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9499° N, 75.3513° W |
| ZIP code | 23336 |
| Official website | chincoteague-va.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chincoteague
- Greenbackville4.5 mi NW
- Captains Cove5.2 mi NW
- Horntown5.9 mi W
- Wattsville7.8 mi W
- Stockton, MD8.6 mi N
- Atlantic9.0 mi W
- New Church10.0 mi W
- Girdletree, MD10.6 mi N
- Oak Hall10.7 mi W
- Temperanceville11.6 mi W
- Makemie Park13.0 mi W
- Pocomoke City, MD13.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chincoteague
What county is Chincoteague in?
Chincoteague is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Chincoteague, VA?
3,344 people lived in Chincoteague at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chincoteague, VA?
The ZIP code of Chincoteague is 23336.
What is the elevation of Chincoteague?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chincoteague?
Greenbackville (4.5 mi), Captains Cove (5.2 mi), Horntown (5.9 mi), Wattsville (7.8 mi), Stockton (8.6 mi).
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