Mathews

Census-designated place in Mathews County, Virginia

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Mathews is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mathews County, Virginia, with 525 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gwynn, 4.2 miles NE.

About Mathews

Mathews is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Mathews County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mathews had a population of 525. Established around 1700, the small town of Westville was designated as the county seat in 1791. Today, it is variously known as Mathews Court House, as well as simply "Mathews," its official postal name.

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Median household income
$55,481
Median home value
$193,400
Median age
35.3
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Mathews, VA population

Mathews had 525 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census525
Density265 per sq mi (102 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mathews at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyMathews County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population525 (2020)
Land area1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates37.4433° N, 76.3277° W
ZIP code23109
Census code (GEOID)5150104

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mathews

What county is Mathews in?

Mathews is in Mathews County, Virginia.

What is the population of Mathews, VA?

525 people lived in Mathews at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mathews, VA?

The ZIP code of Mathews is 23109.

What is the elevation of Mathews?

7 feet (2 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mathews?

Gwynn (4.2 mi), Deltaville (7.5 mi), Gloucester Courthouse (11.1 mi), White Stone (14.4 mi), Gloucester Point (15.1 mi).

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