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23109

Mathews, VA

Total Population
2,783
Median Household Income
$72,582
Median Home Value
$283,300
Median Rent
$866

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,582
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$283,300
100.5% above state median
Rent
$866
100% above state median
Median Age
44.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mathews, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 11.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,582
-3.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.71 people

Total Households
1,003
Family Households
53.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
33.6%
#2 Industry
Education
32.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.8%
Total Employed Residents:587

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
14.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
16.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
7 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:832
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.0%
884 employed
Labor Force
1,007
111 unemployed
Median Age
44.0 years
Per Capita Income
$45,735
Poverty Rate
8.8%

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