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Melfa, Virginia

Town in Accomack County, Virginia · ZIP 23410

  • Accomack County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 400 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 202Households
  • $28,250Median household income
  • $159,700Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−12.0%
3804004204404602000: 45020002010: 40820102020: 3962020450396
Population of Melfa at each census
CensusPopulation
2000450
2010408
2020396

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

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 51, retrieved November 14, 2026; 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 Melfa
Under $50k75.2%
$50k to $100k15.3%
$100k to $150k4.5%
$150k to $200k5%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $28,250 · 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 Melfa
Owner occupied
114 units
Renter occupied
88 units
Vacancy rate
12.9%

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.

Melfa compared with its county and state
Melfa compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureMelfaAccomack CountyVirginia
Population44733,3268,657,499
Median household income$28,250$57,500$90,974
Median age35.347.538.8
Median home value$159,700$193,100$360,700
Bachelor’s degree or higher22.3%21.8%41.5%
Foreign-born residents6.3%9.0%12.9%
Owner-occupied homes56.4%70.5%67.2%
Mean commute to work25.3 minutes21.1 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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