Cobbs Creek, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23035
Mathews County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,473
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $441,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cobbs Creek pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23035 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23035 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cobbs Creek, Mathews County, Virginia, home to just 1,473 residents across 38.1 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23035 reports a modest median household income of $68,438 (20% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,517. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $441,000 (32% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mathews County, so 23035 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cobbs Creek, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23035.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23035, Cobbs Creek, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,473
Population
38.1
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23035?
56.3
Median Age
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Female
7.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,438
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,517
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23035 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Cobbs Creek, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,438 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
883housing units
883
Total Housing Units
727
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$441,000
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 23035, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,435,000.
21
Businesses
135
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 33.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23035 vs 23068 →
ZIP 23035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
1,692 residents
- 23035
Cobbs Creek (23035)
1,473 residents
- 23128
North (23128)
1,045 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
- 23076 606
Hudgins (23076)
606 residents
- 23050 598
Dutton (23050)
598 residents
- 23066 471
Gwynn (23066)
471 residents
- 23056 458
Foster (23056)
458 residents
- 23070 431
Hardyville (23070)
431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23035 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23070
Hardyville (23070)
$122,813 median income
- 23068
Hallieford (23068)
$115,733 median income
- 23076
Hudgins (23076)
$106,367 median income
- 23066
Gwynn (23066)
$84,375 median income
- 23056
Foster (23056)
$79,205 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
$70,625 median income
- 23035
Cobbs Creek (23035)
$68,438 median income
- 23050 $39,439
Dutton (23050)
$39,439 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23035 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23068 | Hallieford, VA | 257 | 2.8 mi |
| 23050 | Dutton, VA | 598 | 2.6 mi |
| 23070 | Hardyville, VA | 431 | 4.0 mi |
| 23056 | Foster, VA | 458 | 4.8 mi |
| 23128 | North, VA | 1,045 | 4.0 mi |
| 23064 | Grimstead, VA | 131 | 4.9 mi |
| 23076 | Hudgins, VA | 606 | 4.3 mi |
| 23043 | Deltaville, VA | 1,692 | 4.7 mi |
| 23066 | Gwynn, VA | 471 | 5.6 mi |
| 23176 | Wake, VA | 656 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23035, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,473 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23035 in?
ZIP code 23035 (Cobbs Creek) is located in Mathews County, Virginia. Mathews County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mathews-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23035?
ZIP code 23035 in Cobbs Creek, VA has a population of 1,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23035?
The median household income in ZIP 23035 is $68,438, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23035?
The median home value in ZIP 23035 is $441,000, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23035 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23035?
ZIP code 23035 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23035 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23035?
In ZIP code 23035, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23035?
In ZIP code 23035, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23035 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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