City

Mathews, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mathews County  ·  Virginia

👥2,525Population
💰$69,418Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$262,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊14.1%Unemployment▲ 189% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 2.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black2.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment14.1% ▲ 189% above avg
HS Graduate346 (23%)
Some College169 (11.2%)
Associates352 (23.4%)
Bachelors199 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree440 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 23%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad23.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,418 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$262,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,162
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Mathews, VA

Mathews is a city in Virginia, located in Mathews County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,525 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Mathews is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,418 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mathews is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mathews is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mathews
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23109 2,525 $69,418 $262,700 14.1% 42.4% 84.0%