23169 ZIP Code — Topping, VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23169 is located in Topping, Virginia, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 8.74 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23169

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,444. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23169 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

995

population

8.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23169 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23169

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topping	Acceptable
Topping	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23176 Wake (2.3 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (3.1 mi) 23071 Hartfield (3.6 mi) 23070 Hardyville (4.2 mi) 22578 White Stone (5.3 mi) 22480 Irvington (5.4 mi) 23043 Deltaville (6 mi) 22576 Weems (6.9 mi) 23050 Dutton (7.2 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (7.4 mi) 23149 Saluda (8.1 mi) 23068 Hallieford (9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	8.74 sq mi
Water area	8.80 sq mi
Latitude	37.5930
Longitude	-76.4540
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

114

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$49,444

Median household income

$27,984

Per capita income

$238,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	18.6%
18 and over	810	81.4%
65 and over	265	26.6%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Black or African American 15.9%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	825	82.9%
Black or African American	158	15.9%
Asian	12	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 19.4%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.4%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	30.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$49,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	39.3%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	65.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	11.5%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	76	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	107	24.1%
Households with children under 18	129	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	53.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	8.9%
Married	64.2%	58.2%
Separated	0.0%	4.4%
Widowed	2.3%	26.9%
Divorced	5.5%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.0%
Kindergarten	34	16.9%
Elementary school	63	31.3%
High school	43	21.4%
College / grad school	45	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 8.4%

Public administration 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Construction 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.1%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.1%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	961	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	933	93.8%
Born in same state	933	93.8%
Born in different state	587	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	6.2%
Not a US citizen	41	66.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	239	24%
French	138	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	7.8%
German	15	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	85.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23169

What city is ZIP code 23169 in?

ZIP code 23169 is primarily assigned to Topping, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23169 in?

ZIP code 23169 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23169 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 23169 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23169 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 23169 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23169 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 23169 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23169?

26% of residents in ZIP code 23169 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 23169 in?

ZIP code 23169 observes the EST timezone.