Saluda, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23149
Middlesex County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,190
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,743
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saluda pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23149 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23149 (Saluda, VA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 23149 covers 130.7 square miles in Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,190 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23149 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,743 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,051. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,500 (16% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,096; owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 23149 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 23149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saluda, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23149.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 23149, Saluda, 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
3,190
Population
130.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23149?
51.8
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
5.1%
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?
$70,743
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$37,051
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23149 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Saluda, 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)
$70,743 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,106housing units
1,106
Total Housing Units
911
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,096
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 23149, employing approximately 744 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,787,000.
89
Businesses
744
Employees
$30.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 18.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 23149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23061
Gloucester (23061)
21,208 residents
- 23149 3,190
Saluda (23149)
3,190 residents
- 23175 1,907
Urbanna (23175)
1,907 residents
- 23156 1,555
Shacklefords (23156)
1,555 residents
- 23092 584
Locust Hill (23092)
584 residents
- 23180 441
Water View (23180)
441 residents
- 23032 283
Church View (23032)
283 residents
- 23108 161
Mascot (23108)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23149 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23032
Church View (23032)
$108,646 median income
- 23092
Locust Hill (23092)
$98,625 median income
- 23061
Gloucester (23061)
$91,626 median income
- 23180
Water View (23180)
$73,542 median income
- 23149
Saluda (23149)
$70,743 median income
- 23175
Urbanna (23175)
$66,858 median income
- 23156 $36,179
Shacklefords (23156)
$36,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23149 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23149, 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 (3,190 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 23149 in?
ZIP code 23149 (Saluda) is located in Middlesex County, Virginia. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23149?
ZIP code 23149 in Saluda, VA has a population of 3,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23149?
The median household income in ZIP 23149 is $70,743, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23149?
The median home value in ZIP 23149 is $282,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23149 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23149?
ZIP code 23149 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23149?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23149 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23149?
In ZIP code 23149, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 23149?
In ZIP code 23149, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23149 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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