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Mathews, VA

Census-designated place in Mathews County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23109.

Population

941

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

474

ZIP codes

1

Mathews and its ZIP codes

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Mathews at a glance

  • Mathews is about 2.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,481, 40% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 (50% below Virginia).

Local data for Mathews, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mathews, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,481

Poverty rate

16.1%

Median home value

$193,400

Homeownership

63.7%

Bachelor's or higher

17.7%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

18.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (86), Scottish Americans (11), Mexican Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mathews County. PPP loans are for Mathews.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,137

1,589 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$76,569

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$93.5M

FY 2026, $10,954 per person

PPP loans

$2.6M

86 loans, 449 jobs reported

Mathews County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Mathews, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.3%
  • Carpooled10.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.9%

Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mathews, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

210

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,109

20.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 29°F

51.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mathews, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

ZIP codes in Mathews

1 in or overlapping Mathews. Population shown

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Cities near Mathews

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GwynnCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.3
DeltavilleCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.1
Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place11 mi7
White StoneTown15 mi1
Gloucester PointCensus-designated place15 mi9.4
IrvingtonTown16 mi1.5
WeemsCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
YorktownCensus-designated place17 mi0.6
SaludaCensus-designated place19 mi3.3
KilmarnockTown19 mi3.4
UrbannaTown20 mi0.5
PoquosonCity21 mi15.4
Cape CharlesTown21 mi3.6
EastvilleTown22 mi0.8
CheritonTown22 mi1.1
WilliamsburgCity23 mi8.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mathews, VA in?
Mathews is in Mathews County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Mathews, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mathews include 23109.
What is the population of Mathews, VA?
About 941 people live in Mathews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mathews?
Nearby places include Gwynn (4.8 mi), Deltaville (7.7 mi), Gloucester Courthouse (11 mi), White Stone (15 mi), Gloucester Point (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023