Modest Town
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia

Modest Town is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Accomack County, Virginia, with 120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nelsonia, 1.6 miles W.
- 120residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 204 / sq mipopulation density
- 23414ZIP code
About Modest Town
Modest Town (sometimes spelled Modestown) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 120.
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- Median household income
- $103,409
- Median age
- 41
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Modest Town had 120 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 120 |
|---|---|
| Density | 204 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Modest Town at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 120 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8169° N, 75.5611° W |
| ZIP code | 23414 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5152408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Modest Town
- Nelsonia1.6 mi W
- Gargatha1.9 mi SW
- Mappsville1.9 mi N
- Bloxom3.4 mi W
- Metompkin4.2 mi SW
- Hallwood4.5 mi N
- Parksley5.5 mi SW
- Whitesville6.1 mi SW
- Temperanceville6.3 mi N
- Pastoria6.4 mi SW
- Makemie Park6.6 mi N
- Atlantic6.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Modest Town
What county is Modest Town in?
Modest Town is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Modest Town, VA?
120 people lived in Modest Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Modest Town, VA?
The ZIP code of Modest Town is 23414.
What is the elevation of Modest Town?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Modest Town?
Nelsonia (1.6 mi), Gargatha (1.9 mi), Mappsville (1.9 mi), Bloxom (3.4 mi), Metompkin (4.2 mi).
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