23138 ZIP Code — Port Haywood, VA

Mathews County, Virginia

ZIP code 23138 is located in Port Haywood, Virginia, within Mathews County. It covers approximately 11.33 square miles and serves a population of 853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23138

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $262,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,663. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 60% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23138 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

853

population

11.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23138 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23138

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Haywood	Acceptable
Port Haywood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23130 Onemo (2.1 mi) 23125 New Point (2.2 mi) 23163 Susan (2.3 mi) 23109 Mathews (4.6 mi) 23119 Moon (5.1 mi) 23056 Foster (6.4 mi) 23076 Hudgins (7 mi) 23128 North (7.3 mi) 23068 Hallieford (8.6 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (9.9 mi) 23050 Dutton (10.8 mi) 23072 Hayes (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	853
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	11.33 sq mi
Water area	15.95 sq mi
Latitude	37.3750
Longitude	-76.3014
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	48.0%	33.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	34.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	12.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

853

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$93,663

Median household income

$53,174

Per capita income

$262,800

Median home value

$1,479

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

716

Housing units

36.2%

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	208	24.4%
18 and over	645	75.6%
65 and over	266	31.2%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Black or African American 7.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	747	86%
Black or African American	64	7.4%
Two or more races	33	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.8%
Other race	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	33.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	34.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	12.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	24.1%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$93,663

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,800
Median rent / month	$1,479
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	49.9%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	79.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	68	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	126	32.6%
Households with children under 18	114	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	59.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	21.0%
Married	56.4%	54.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	21.2%
Divorced	22.8%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	17.1%
Elementary school	30	20.5%
High school	82	56.2%
College / grad school	9	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 25.1%

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 19.0%

Public administration 14.0%

Other services 8.6%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	35.9%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.4%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	838	98.2%
Spanish	38	4.5%
Other Indo-European	28	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	852	99.9%
Born in same state	805	94.4%
Born in different state	516	60.5%
Foreign born	47	5.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	421	49.4%
French	153	17.9%
English	44	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	2.7%
Italian	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23138

What city is ZIP code 23138 in?

ZIP code 23138 is primarily assigned to Port Haywood, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23138 in?

ZIP code 23138 falls within Mathews County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23138 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 23138 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23138 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 23138 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23138 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 23138 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23138 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23138 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23138 in?

ZIP code 23138 observes the EST timezone.