Tappahannock
Town in Essex County, Virginia
Tappahannock is a town in Essex County, Virginia, with 2,193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Warsaw, 6.7 miles NE.
- 2,193residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 822 / sq mipopulation density
- 22560ZIP code
About Tappahannock
Tappahannock is the oldest town in Essex County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tappahannock had a population of 2,193. Located on the Rappahannock River, Tappahannock is the county seat of Essex County. Its name comes from an Algonquian language word toppehannock, meaning "cold-water creek".
In 1608 English explorer John Smith landed in Tappahannock and fought with the local Rappahannock people. After defeating them, he later made peace.
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Living in Tappahannock
- Median household income
- $46,816
- Median home value
- $218,800
- Median rent
- $942/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Tappahannock had 2,193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 822 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tappahannock at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,193 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9104° N, 76.8672° W |
| ZIP code | 22560 |
| Official website | tappahannock.va.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5177568 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tappahannock
- Warsaw6.7 mi NE
- Montross12.9 mi N
- King and Queen Court House17.0 mi S
- Central Garage17.8 mi SW
- King William18.0 mi SW
- Heathsville21.2 mi E
- Cobb Island, MD24.4 mi N
- Urbanna24.6 mi SE
- Piney Point, MD24.9 mi NE
- West Point25.0 mi S
- Tall Timbers, MD25.0 mi NE
- Lancaster25.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tappahannock
What county is Tappahannock in?
Tappahannock is in Essex County, Virginia.
What is the population of Tappahannock, VA?
2,193 people lived in Tappahannock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tappahannock, VA?
The ZIP code of Tappahannock is 22560.
What is the elevation of Tappahannock?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tappahannock?
Warsaw (6.7 mi), Montross (12.9 mi), King and Queen Court House (17.0 mi), Central Garage (17.8 mi), King William (18.0 mi).
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