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Middlesex County, VA
3 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Middlesex County, Virginia.
Population
10,847
Land area
130sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Middlesex County
Middlesex County at a glance
- Middlesex County is 62% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,060 a year, 19% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,200 (8% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Deltaville (958), Saluda (615) and Urbanna (495).
Local data for Middlesex County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middlesex County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,060
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$352,200
Prices +0.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,122), German Americans (753), Italian Americans (389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,372
3,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $10,747 per person
PPP loans
$11.59M
288 loans, 1,888 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$68.12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Middlesex County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middlesex County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
261
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
291
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middlesex County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Middlesex County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Middlesex County, VA?
- Deltaville is the largest city or town in Middlesex County, with about 958 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Middlesex County?
- Middlesex County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23032, 23043, 23070, 23071, 23079.
- What is the population of Middlesex County, VA?
- About 10,847 people live in Middlesex County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Middlesex County?
- Middlesex County borders Gloucester County, Essex County, Mathews County, King and Queen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023