Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,669 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 486 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 1,107 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 565 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,858 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,531 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,829 ▲ 27% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,328/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,240 |
| Vacant Units | 1,684 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mathews County is located in Virginia and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,134 residents. With a median age of 52.18, it is a mature county.
Mathews County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,530 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Mathews County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $354,829 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,327. Homeownership rates are high at 84.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Mathews County are primarily White (86.25%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Mathews County, VA is a middle-income area in Virginia. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23025 | Cardinal | 686 | $48,250 | $583,900 | — | 0.0% | 25.5% |
| 23035 | Cobbs Creek | 1,549 | $80,339 | $433,600 | $828 | 6.9% | 45.2% |
| 23045 | Diggs | 93 | $70,833 | $114,600 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 23056 | Foster | 192 | $104,028 | $344,600 | — | 0.0% | 58.8% |
| 23066 | Gwynn | 584 | $91,210 | $408,500 | — | 0.0% | 51.8% |
| 23068 | Hallieford | 207 | $113,470 | $385,300 | — | 0.0% | 40.1% |
| 23076 | Hudgins | 537 | $104,470 | $514,800 | — | 11.9% | 42.9% |
| 23109 | Mathews | 2,525 | $69,418 | $262,700 | — | 14.1% | 42.4% |
| 23119 | Moon | 181 | $66,786 | $258,300 | — | 0.0% | 22.6% |
| 23138 | Port Haywood | 1,066 | $76,306 | $270,800 | $2,054 | 0.0% | 57.9% |
| 23163 | Susan | 92 | $49,297 | — | — | 0.0% | 11.0% |