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Mathews County
North, VA
23128
23128 ZIP Code — North, VA
Mathews County, Virginia
ZIP code 23128 is located in
North ,
Virginia ,
within Mathews County .
It covers approximately 8.55 square miles and serves a population of
331 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23128
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.
The gap between median ($117,228) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 23128 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
331
Population density
39 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
8.55 sq mi
Water area
2.19 sq mi
Latitude
37.4625
Longitude
-76.3765
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.1%
33.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
34.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
19.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
26.1%
12.6%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$117,228
Median household income
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 331 100.0% 65 and over 88 26.6% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.6%
Group Count % White 292 88.2% Black or African American 35 10.6% Two or more races 4 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.1%
33.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
34.4%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
19.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
26.1%
12.6%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.0% $35k–$50k 6.1% $75k–$100k 4.9% $100k–$150k 35.6% $200k+ 37.4% Median income $117,228
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 31.5% Single-family detached 89.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 30.7% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 25.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 6.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.7% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.6% 3 bedrooms 57.1% 4 bedrooms 7.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.1% 2 vehicles 73.0% 3 or more 4.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 90.8% Propane / LP gas 3.1% Fuel oil 6.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 77.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 36 22.1% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 59 36.2% Average household size 1.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.8% 20.9% Married 73.2% 72.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 1.1% Divorced 0.0% 5.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.9% Bachelor's or higher 38.5%
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
Professional & management
36.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.8%
Education & healthcare
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 30.4% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 40.3% Government 27.7% Self-employed 31.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 47.0% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 33.3% Other means 7.7% Avg commute (minutes) 50.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.3% Retirement income 31.3% Supplemental Security 16.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.5% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 16.0%
Disability % Any disability 46.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 41.6% 65 and over 59.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.8% Public insurance 57.1% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 331 100.0% 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) 331 100.0% Born in same state 323 97.6% Born in different state 214 64.7% Foreign born 8 2.4% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 92 27.8% Italian 40 12.1%
Ancestry Count % French 36 10.9% Polish 5 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.2% Internet access 77.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23128
What city is ZIP code 23128 in?
ZIP code 23128 is primarily assigned to North, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23128 in?
ZIP code 23128 falls within Mathews County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23128 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 23128 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23128?
24% of residents in ZIP code 23128 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23128 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 23128 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23128?
The median household income in ZIP code 23128 is $117,228, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23128 in?
ZIP code 23128 observes the EST timezone.
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