Pungoteague
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia
Pungoteague is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Accomack County, Virginia, with 346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bobtown, 1.6 miles NE.
- 346residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 133 / sq mipopulation density
- 23422ZIP code
About Pungoteague
Pungoteague is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in 2010. Per the 2020 census, the population was 346.
The name itself is a derivative of the Native American term "Pungotekw," which means Sand Fly River and is the name used by the earliest inhabitants.
In late summer of 1665, William Darby and two of his friends dared present a play at Cowle's Tavern. Entitled Ye Bear and Ye Cub, this drama is believed to have been the first theater performance of an English-language play in the American colonies.
Another notable local landmark is Saint George's Church. It is believed that the first meetings of the Pungoteague Episcopal congregation were held in 1636, with the church's first building being constructed from 1666 to 1676. The original frame church was replaced in 1736 by a brick structure in the Flemish bond pattern. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Shepherd's Plain was added in 1982.
In the mid-19th century, Pungoteague was a point along the stagecoach route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.
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Living in Pungoteague
- Median household income
- $157,805
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Median age
- 60.6
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Pungoteague had 346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 133 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pungoteague at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 346 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6290° N, 75.8156° W |
| ZIP code | 23422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5164976 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pungoteague
- Bobtown1.6 mi NE
- Boston2.3 mi SW
- Harborton2.3 mi NW
- Keller2.9 mi E
- Painter3.5 mi SE
- Melfa4.3 mi E
- Mappsburg4.7 mi SE
- Savageville4.8 mi NE
- Belle Haven5.2 mi S
- Savage Town5.5 mi S
- Cats Bridge5.9 mi S
- Locust Mount6.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pungoteague
What county is Pungoteague in?
Pungoteague is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Pungoteague, VA?
346 people lived in Pungoteague at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pungoteague, VA?
The ZIP code of Pungoteague is 23422.
What is the elevation of Pungoteague?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pungoteague?
Bobtown (1.6 mi), Boston (2.3 mi), Harborton (2.3 mi), Keller (2.9 mi), Painter (3.5 mi).
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