Melfa Virginia Map

About Melfa, Virginia

Melfa is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 468. The population density is 280.2 people per km². Melfa is located at 37.6493°N, 75.7413°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23410.

Melfa rests in the embrace of Accomack County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, sun-drenched peace. It lies 39.0 miles south-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-east of Exmore. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of cultivated fields, emerald green in spring and burnished gold by late summer, interspersed with stands of loblolly pine that whisper secrets on the salt-laced breeze. Roads, often lined with the moss-bearded branches of ancient oaks, meander through this landscape, leading to the scattered homes and farmsteads that comprise Melfa. The air carries the mingled scents of fertile earth, salt marsh, and the sweet, faint perfume of honeysuckle that climbs over weathered fences, a scent that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. This corner of the Eastern Shore of Virginia holds a history as rich and layered as the soil itself. Melfa's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land and the nearby waters, with agriculture, particularly the cultivation of soybeans and corn, forming its backbone for generations. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates much of the year, a steady cadence that has sustained families through changing times. While not a bustling hub, Melfa possesses a distinctive character, a quiet resilience born from its rural roots and a deep connection to the natural world. The occasional gleam of water through the trees hints at the proximity of the Chesapeake Bay, a constant presence that shapes the climate and the very spirit of the place, offering a subtle reminder of the vast, shimmering expanse that lies just beyond the fields.

About This Melfa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Melfa, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.649299, -75.741318. 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 Melfa and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Melfa includes the ZIP code (23410), 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 Melfa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.