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Boston, Virginia

Census designated place in Accomack County, Virginia · ZIP 23420

  • Accomack County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 156 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 106Households
  • $56,557Median household income
  • $110,200Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−9.9%
4404604805005202010: 50420102020: 4542020504454
Population of Boston at each census
CensusPopulation
2010504
2020454

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Boston
Under $50k14.1%
$50k to $100k57.5%
$100k to $150k28.3%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $56,557 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Boston
Owner occupied
106 units
Renter occupied
0 units
Vacancy rate
0%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Boston compared with its county and state
Boston compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureBostonAccomack CountyVirginia
Population15633,3268,657,499
Median household income$56,557$57,500$90,974
Median age47.947.538.8
Median home value$110,200$193,100$360,700
Bachelor’s degree or higher15.4%21.8%41.5%
Foreign-born residents0.0%9.0%12.9%
Owner-occupied homes100.0%70.5%67.2%
Mean commute to workNot available21.1 minutes27.6 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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