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Topping, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23169

Middlesex County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,325
55/sq mi
$71,964
Median income
$247,900
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topping pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23169 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23169 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topping, Middlesex County, Virginia, home to just 1,325 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23169 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,964 (16% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,481. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $247,900 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $860 monthly, and 91.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 23169 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 23169

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topping, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23169.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 23169, Topping, 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

1,325

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23169?

45.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$71,964

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,481

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23169 ranks nationally

Topping, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,964 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

707

Total Housing Units

487

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$247,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 23169, employing approximately 286 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,357,000.

30

Businesses

286

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 30.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 23169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23169 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23169 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23169 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23092 Locust Hill, VA 584 2.5 mi
23071 Hartfield, VA 1,563 3.3 mi
23176 Wake, VA 656 2.7 mi
23070 Hardyville, VA 431 4.9 mi
23050 Dutton, VA 598 6.4 mi
22480 Irvington, VA 714 5.9 mi
22576 Weems, VA 1,785 7.2 mi
23043 Deltaville, VA 1,692 6.9 mi
22578 White Stone, VA 2,510 7.0 mi
23035 Cobbs Creek, VA 1,473 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

23149 standard
Saluda, VA
Pop: 3,190
23175 standard
Urbanna, VA
Pop: 1,907
23043 standard
Deltaville, VA
Pop: 1,692
23071 standard
Hartfield, VA
Pop: 1,563
23176 standard
Wake, VA
Pop: 656
23092 standard
Locust Hill, VA
Pop: 584

Related Areas

Middlesex County Topping, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23169 in? ▼
ZIP code 23169 (Topping) 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 23169? ▼
ZIP code 23169 in Topping, VA has a population of 1,325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23169? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23169 is $71,964, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23169? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23169 is $247,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23169? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23169 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23169? ▼
ZIP code 23169 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23169? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23169 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23169? ▼
In ZIP code 23169, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 23169? ▼
In ZIP code 23169, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23169? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23169 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.