City

Horntown, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Accomack County  ·  Virginia

👥479Population
🎂69.1Median Age
🏠$138,000Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 9.6%Other: 5%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black9.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
3%
45–64
34%
65+
39%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty37.8% ▲ 278% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate244 (56.4%)
Some College14 (3.2%)
Associates24 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree151 (34.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 5.5%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
HS Grad56.4%
Some College3.2%
Associates5.5%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
64%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median Home Value$138,000 ▼ 51% below avg
Total Housing Units1,245
Vacant Units982

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
Employment & Commute

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
38%
2000+
59%
About Horntown, VA

Horntown is a city in Virginia, located in Accomack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 479 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.1 years.

The real estate market in Horntown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horntown is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.97%).

Horntown, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Horntown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.