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Mathews County, VA
2 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Mathews County, Virginia.
Population
8,540
Land area
86sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Mathews County
Mathews County at a glance
- Mathews County is 55% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,880 a year, 19% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $360,900 (6% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mathews (941) and Gwynn (514).
Local data for Mathews County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mathews County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,880
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$360,900
Prices +16.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
55.0
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (637), German Americans (624), Italian Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 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
$7.6M
235 loans, 1,298 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$89.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mathews County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home17.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mathews County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
210
Most often 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 zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mathews County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mathews County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mathews County, VA?
- Mathews is the largest city or town in Mathews County, with about 941 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mathews County?
- Mathews County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23021, 23025, 23035, 23045, 23050.
- What is the population of Mathews County, VA?
- About 8,540 people live in Mathews County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mathews County?
- Mathews County borders Gloucester County, Middlesex County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023