Medicare in Northampton County by the numbers
| Northampton County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,691 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 30.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,454 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,959 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.0% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Northampton County comes in 90th for residents age 65 and up (3,691). Older adults make up 30.7% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 1,157 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 44.0% of people with Medicare in Northampton County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Northampton County
The USDA classifies Northampton County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 4,285 Medicare beneficiaries in Northampton County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Northampton County, CMS reported about 644 emergency room visits and 183 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 8% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Northampton County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Northampton County; we help Northampton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Northampton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Northampton County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Northampton County
The largest communities in Northampton County by 2023 Census population estimates are Exmore (1,431), Cape Charles (1,265), Nassawadox (521), Cheriton (460), Eastville (295), Belle Haven (74). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Northampton County, that means areas such as 23307, 23310, 23316, 23347, 23350, 23354, 23398, 23405, 23408, 23413, 23486, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Northampton County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Northampton County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Northampton County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Northampton County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Northampton County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Northampton County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Dickenson County | 3,425 | 72.6% | 24% | Rural |
| Grayson County | 4,016 | 40.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Madison County | 3,356 | 35.4% | 9% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.