COUNTY · VA
Essex County, Virginia
Essex County is a county in Virginia with FIPS code 51057 and an estimated population of 10,598 (Census 2023), 115th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Essex County
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 51057
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 10,598
- Change since 2020
- +0.0%
- State rank
- 115 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Essex County?
Essex County, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51057: 51 for the state and 057 for the county.
What state is Essex County in?
Essex County is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.