Matoaca
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Matoaca is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 2,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ettrick, 2.3 miles NE.
- 2,655residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 1,033 / sq mipopulation density
- 23803ZIP code
About Matoaca
Matoaca is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,725 at the 2020 census. It is named after the Pamunkey Paramount Chief’s daughter Matoaka who was better known by her nickname "Pocahontas". It was near the site of an Appomattoc village Matoka or Matoks, which was reputedly her girlhood home, and the palace town of the weroansqua Oppussoquionuske.
In 2016 it was listed as No. 42 in CNN Money's Top 50 Places to Live in the United States.
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Living in Matoaca
- Median household income
- $70,174
- Median home value
- $251,000
- Median rent
- $1,039/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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Matoaca had 2,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matoaca at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2323° N, 77.4675° W |
| ZIP code | 23803 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5150136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matoaca
- Ettrick2.3 mi NE
- Colonial Heights4.4 mi NE
- Petersburg4.6 mi SE
- Fort Gregg-Adams7.4 mi E
- Chester8.5 mi N
- Hopewell10.1 mi NE
- Enon10.4 mi NE
- Prince George11.0 mi E
- Dinwiddie12.1 mi SW
- Templeton12.1 mi SE
- Bellwood12.1 mi N
- Meadowbrook13.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Matoaca
What county is Matoaca in?
Matoaca is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Matoaca, VA?
2,655 people lived in Matoaca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matoaca, VA?
The ZIP code of Matoaca is 23803.
What is the elevation of Matoaca?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matoaca?
Ettrick (2.3 mi), Colonial Heights (4.4 mi), Petersburg (4.6 mi), Fort Gregg-Adams (7.4 mi), Chester (8.5 mi).
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