23056 ZIP Code — Foster, VA

Mathews County, Virginia

ZIP code 23056 is located in Foster, Virginia, within Mathews County. It covers approximately 6.87 square miles and serves a population of 148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

148

population

6.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Foster	Acceptable
Foster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23128 North (1.7 mi) 23109 Mathews (2.9 mi) 23068 Hallieford (4.3 mi) 23050 Dutton (4.4 mi) 23076 Hudgins (4.5 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (4.7 mi) 23119 Moon (6.2 mi) 23138 Port Haywood (6.4 mi) 23130 Onemo (6.6 mi) 23071 Hartfield (7.8 mi) 23163 Susan (8.1 mi) 23070 Hardyville (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	148
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	6.87 sq mi
Water area	5.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.4388
Longitude	-76.3851
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	33.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.7%	34.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	12.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

148

Population

People per sq mi

57.9

Median age

$98,818

Median household income

$53,228

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

41.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

62.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

55–59

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	148	100.0%
65 and over	44	29.7%
Median age	57.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

Two or more races 33.1%

Group	Count	%
White	99	66.9%
Two or more races	49	33.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	33.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.7%	34.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	12.6%	11.6%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 65.5%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	65.5%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$98,818

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 37.1%

$300k–$500k 45.7%

$1M+ 17.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	41.7%
Renter occupied	58.3%
Vacant	50.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	90.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.5%
Fuel oil	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	19.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	22.6%
Average household size	1.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	17.8%
Married	74.1%	82.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 48.0%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.1%

Construction 23.1%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Professional & management 14.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	76.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	23.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.6%
Retirement income	65.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	58.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	13.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	148	100.0%
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)	135	91.2%
Born in same state	135	91.2%
Born in different state	49	33.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	8.8%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	16.2%
Italian	23	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	12.2%
French	15	10.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23056

What city is ZIP code 23056 in?

ZIP code 23056 is primarily assigned to Foster, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23056 in?

ZIP code 23056 falls within Mathews County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23056 have a large veteran population?

58% of civilians in ZIP code 23056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23056?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 23056 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23056 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23056 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 23056 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 23056 in?

ZIP code 23056 observes the EST timezone.