Accomac Virginia Map

About Accomac, Virginia

Accomac is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 948. The population density is 944.8 people per km². Accomac is located at 37.7196°N, 75.6655°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23301.

Accomac rests on the Eastern Shore, a peninsula that feels like a long, slow breath between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 32.8 miles south-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 203°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Onancock. The land here is flat, a gentle swell of pine and oak forests giving way to open fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, briny tang of distant salt marshes, a perfume that clings to the weathered clapboard of the houses and the broad, white faces of the clouds. Ditches, lined with reeds, crisscross the landscape, carrying water from the inland fields to the tidal creeks, their still surfaces reflecting the muted greens and browns of the surrounding vegetation. Life in Accomac moves with a deliberate grace, a quiet unfolding rather than a hurried rush, its rhythm dictated by the tides and the seasons. The history of Accomac is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of the Eastern Shore, a place that has long relied on the bounty of its waters for sustenance and commerce. For centuries, fishing fleets have set sail from its nearby inlets, their catches forming the backbone of the local economy. This connection to the sea is still palpable, evident in the names of the streets and the enduring presence of seafood markets. The architecture of Accomac speaks of a past built on steady, if not always prosperous, enterprise, with sturdy, unpretentious buildings that have weathered generations. The spirit of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the land and its resources are hallmarks of the people of Accomac, a quiet strength forged by the unique geography of this slender strip of Virginia.

About This Accomac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Accomac, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.719574, -75.665484. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Accomac and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Accomac includes the ZIP code (23301), telephone area code (757), county seat of Accomack County (Accomac), and school district assignment (Accomack County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Accomac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.