Mathews
Census-designated place in Mathews County, Virginia

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.
- 525residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 265 / sq mipopulation density
- 23109ZIP code
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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Living in Mathews
- Median household income
- $55,481
- Median home value
- $193,400
- Median age
- 35.3
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Mathews had 525 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 525 |
|---|---|
| Density | 265 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mathews at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mathews County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 525 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4433° N, 76.3277° W |
| ZIP code | 23109 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5150104 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mathews
- Gwynn4.2 mi NE
- Deltaville7.5 mi N
- Gloucester Courthouse11.1 mi W
- White Stone14.4 mi N
- Gloucester Point15.1 mi SW
- Irvington16.0 mi N
- Weems16.1 mi NW
- Yorktown17.8 mi SW
- Saluda18.4 mi NW
- Kilmarnock19.1 mi N
- Urbanna19.1 mi NW
- Poquoson21.8 mi S
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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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