City

Cardinal, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mathews County  ·  Virginia

👥686Population
💰$48,250Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$583,900Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.2% ♀

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
Avg HH Size2.18
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% 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
Median Home Value$583,900 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units379
Vacant Units64

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%
About Cardinal, VA

Cardinal is a city in Virginia, located in Mathews County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 686 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Cardinal is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,250 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Cardinal is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $583,900, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cardinal is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.69%).

Cardinal, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Cardinal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23025 686 $48,250 $583,900 0.0% 25.5% 84.1%