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 Moderate-density area
- $71,964
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,481. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $247,900 (26% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 91.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 23169 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 23169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topping, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23169.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23169?
45.9
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
7.2%
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?
$71,964
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$30,481
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23169 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Topping, 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)
$71,964 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
707housing units
707
Total Housing Units
487
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23169 vs 23092 →
ZIP 23169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
2,510 residents
- 22576
Weems (22576)
1,785 residents
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
1,692 residents
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
1,563 residents
- 23035
Cobbs Creek (23035)
1,473 residents
- 23169
Topping (23169)
1,325 residents
- 22480 714
Irvington (22480)
714 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
- 23050 598
Dutton (23050)
598 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23169 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23169 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
- 22576
Weems (22576)
$104,948 median income
- 23092
Locust Hill (23092)
$98,625 median income
- 22480
Irvington (22480)
$88,438 median income
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
$86,500 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 23169
Topping (23169)
$71,964 median income
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
$70,625 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23169, 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 (1,325 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 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.
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