Horntown
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia
Horntown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Accomack County, Virginia, with 912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Captains Cove, 2.6 miles NE.
- 912residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 173 / sq mipopulation density
- 23395ZIP code
About Horntown
Horntown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 912.
In the mid-19th century, Horntown was a stagecoach stop on the route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville.
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- Median home value
- $144,500
- Median age
- 65.6
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Horntown had 912 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 912 |
|---|---|
| Density | 173 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Horntown at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 912 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9688° N, 75.4573° W |
| ZIP code | 23395 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5138504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Horntown
- Captains Cove2.6 mi NE
- Wattsville3.3 mi SW
- New Church4.0 mi W
- Greenbackville4.8 mi NE
- Atlantic5.3 mi SW
- Oak Hall5.5 mi SW
- Chincoteague5.9 mi E
- Temperanceville6.9 mi SW
- Stockton, MD7.2 mi N
- Makemie Park8.0 mi SW
- Pocomoke City, MD8.5 mi NW
- Girdletree, MD9.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Horntown
What county is Horntown in?
Horntown is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Horntown, VA?
912 people lived in Horntown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Horntown, VA?
The ZIP code of Horntown is 23395.
What is the elevation of Horntown?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Horntown?
Captains Cove (2.6 mi), Wattsville (3.3 mi), New Church (4.0 mi), Greenbackville (4.8 mi), Atlantic (5.3 mi).
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