US ZIP Code
23025

Cardinal, VA

Mathews County  ·  Virginia

● Active
👥 686 Population ↑ 283% since 2019
💰 $48,250 Median HH Income
▼ 37% below avg ↓ 58% since 2019
🎂 55.6 Median Age ↓ 6% since 2019
🏠 $583,900 Median Home Value
▲ 109% above avg
🎓 25.5% College Grads
▼ 34% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code23025
CityCardinal
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyMathews County
Area Code686/804
Elevation12 ft
Latitude37.41516
Longitude-76.362416
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS51115
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.9% (390) Female 43.2% (296) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Black: 15.3%Race
White84.7%
Black15.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
8%
45–64
37%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.18
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate252 (49.1%)
Some College25 (4.9%)
Associates105 (20.5%)
Bachelors26 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree105 (20.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
HS Grad49.1%
Some College4.9%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
24%
$150k–200k
5%
$200k–300k
4%
$300k–500k
8%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,250 ▼ 37% below avg ↓ 58% since 2019
Median Home Value$583,900 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units379
Vacant Units64
Avg HH Size2.18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–50k
29%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
17%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%

Summary

Total Units379
Vacant64
Owner Occupied84.1%
Renter Occupied15.9%
Avg HH Size2.18
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 23025 is in Cardinal, VA, in Mathews County.
ZIP code 23025 is located in Virginia (VA).
ZIP code 23025 is in Mathews County, VA.
ZIP 23025 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 23025 is 686 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 23025 is $48,250 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 23025 is $583,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 23025

ZIP code 23025 is located in Cardinal, Virginia, within Mathews County. With a population of 686, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years. Economically, 23025 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,250 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 23025 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $583,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 23025 is primarily White (84.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Household income has declined by 58% since 2019.

About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.

Overall, ZIP code 23025 in Cardinal, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 686 residents, a median household income of $48,250, and a median home value of $583,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.