Medicare in City of Poquoson by the numbers
| City of Poquoson | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,474 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,989 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 762 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 25.5% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
City of Poquoson ranks 110th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,474 people in that age group, or 19.6% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 847 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 53% ages 65 to 74, 35% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 25.5% of City of Poquoson residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 39.6% average across Virginia. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in City of Poquoson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies City of Poquoson as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 2,863 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Poquoson (2023). Their average age is 75, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 3% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Poquoson, CMS reported about 546 emergency room visits and 181 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than it for hospital stays (206). About 10% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in City of Poquoson can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in City of Poquoson; we help City of Poquoson residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Poquoson
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Poquoson. 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 City of Poquoson
The largest communities in City of Poquoson by 2023 Census population estimates are Poquoson (12,635). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In City of Poquoson, that means areas such as 23662, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Poquoson?
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 City of Poquoson residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Poquoson households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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City of Poquoson compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Williamsburg | 2,666 | 24.9% | 5% | Metro |
| City of Falls Church | 2,275 | 31.7% | 6% | Metro |
| Rappahannock County | 2,197 | 25.2% | 6% | Metro |
| Mathews County | 2,774 | 30.9% | 8% | Metro |
| Sussex County | 2,101 | 50.7% | 12% | Metro |
| Amelia County | 2,900 | 44.4% | 9% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.