Onancock, Virginia
Onancock: town of the United States
About
Onancock is a town located in the county of Accomack in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,263 and a population density of 463 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,205 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Onancock
| Population | 1,205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Accomack County |
| Postal code | 23417 |
| Phone Area Codes | 757 |
| Area | 2.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7118,-75.7491 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:58:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 442 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Onancock is located at 37°42'42"N 75°44'57"W (37.7118000, -75.7491000).
Onancock map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitati...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Onancock decreased by 4.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,261 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,260 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,249 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,247 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,242 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,237 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,228 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,223 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,211 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,205 | -0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Onancock (5)
People born in Onancock, including soccer player Josh Nolz, College athletic director and coach Tommy Scott, boxer Willy Wise, .
More notable people
- Bobby Anthony Walker (American basketball player) he was born in 04/12/1984
- Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard she was born in 15/06/1950
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Onancock, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232052 | Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa (VA) | 23410 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Onancock, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Onancock.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Onancock Post Office | Onancock (VA) | 23417 |
Other cities in Accomack County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Accomack County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | 2,866 | Town of the United States |
| Parksley | 805 | Town of the United States |
| Tangier | 700 | Town of the United States |
| Belle Haven | 500 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA |
| Onley | 499 | Town of the United States |
| Accomac | 482 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States |
| Melfa | 386 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Bloxom | 366 | Town of the United States |
| Saxis | 230 | Town in Virginia |
| Wachapreague | 221 | Town of the United States |
| Painter | 219 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States |
| Hallwood | 199 | Town of the United States |
| Keller | 169 | Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Onancock distances to largest Virginia cities