23149 ZIP Code — Saluda, VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23149 is located in Saluda, Virginia, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 52.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23149

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $91,981. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23149 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,573

population

52.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23149 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23149

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saluda	Acceptable
Saluda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23092 Locust Hill (5 mi) 23175 Urbanna (5.2 mi) 23156 Shacklefords (6.7 mi) 23032 Church View (7.7 mi) 23169 Topping (8.1 mi) 23071 Hartfield (9 mi) 23176 Wake (9.3 mi) 23061 Gloucester (9.5 mi) 23110 Mattaponi (9.9 mi) 23050 Dutton (10.7 mi) 23070 Hardyville (11.5 mi) 22503 Lancaster (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,573
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	52.49 sq mi
Water area	3.38 sq mi
Latitude	37.5737
Longitude	-76.5992
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,573

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$91,981

Median household income

$40,782

Per capita income

$230,500

Median home value

$1,234

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

912

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

151

20–24

131

159

25–34

137

167

35–44

144

175

45–54

150

137

55–59

119

110

60–64

135

65–74

117

134

75–84

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	7.7%
18 and over	2,376	92.3%
65 and over	600	23.3%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.7%

Black or African American 13.4%

Two or more races 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,822	64.7%
Black or African American	379	13.4%
Two or more races	361	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	245	8.7%
Asian	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$91,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,500
Median rent / month	$1,234
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	71.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	88	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	126	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	226	23.8%
Households with children under 18	126	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	39.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	20.4%
Married	50.8%	49.9%
Separated	2.7%	4.0%
Widowed	2.7%	15.0%
Divorced	9.5%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	6.7%
Elementary school	95	37.4%
High school	53	20.9%
College / grad school	89	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Professional & management 11.9%

Other services 9.3%

Construction 8.8%

Public administration 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	331	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	57.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,527	98.2%
Spanish	68	2.7%
Other Indo-European	68	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,443	94.9%
Born in same state	2,417	93.9%
Born in different state	1,631	63.4%
Foreign born	26	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	130	5.1%
Not a US citizen	29	22.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	391	15.2%
Arab	275	10.7%
Italian	139	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	68	2.6%
English	25	1%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23149

What city is ZIP code 23149 in?

ZIP code 23149 is primarily assigned to Saluda, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23149 in?

ZIP code 23149 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23149 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 23149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23149 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 23149 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23149?

ZIP code 23149 has an estimated population of 2,573 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23149?

The median household income in ZIP code 23149 is $91,981, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23149 in?

ZIP code 23149 observes the EST timezone.