Zip code 23169: Topping, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23169?

23169 is assigned to Topping, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23169 in?

23169 is in Middlesex County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23169?

About 1,104 people live in 23169, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23169?

The median household income in 23169 is $71,964.

Q: What zip codes are near 23169?

The closest zip codes to 23169 are 23031, 23176, 23092, 23071, 22480.

Residential delivery areaMiddlesex CountyEastern Time

Population

1,104

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$248K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$860/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.7 sq mi

126 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23169

23169 is a small-town zip code in Topping, Virginia (Middlesex County), covering 8.7 sq mi of land. About 1,104 people live here, or 126 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,964 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,900, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $860 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and education. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 23169 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy31.1%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%89th of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate91%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%141st of 836 in VA
Self-employed workers19.8%
97th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%73rd of 846 in VA
Work from home32.8%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%51st of 848 in VA
Government workers25.6%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%166th of 846 in VA
Tech workers8.6%
94th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%96th of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%64th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%269th of 852 in VA
Average commute33.7 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min208th of 799 in VA
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39341st of 849 in VA
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%390th of 851 in VA
Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%101st of 846 in VA
Poverty rate14.5%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%237th of 837 in VA
Median earnings per worker$45,705
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861454th of 834 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher27.8%
41st
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%394th of 850 in VA
Median household income$71,964
39th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170420th of 796 in VA
Foreign-born residents7.2%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%221st of 852 in VA
Median home value$247,900
33rd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700454th of 782 in VA
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%393rd of 852 in VA
Broadband access89.1%
29th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%371st of 836 in VA
Diversity index30
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7530th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471482nd of 832 in VA
Per capita income$30,481
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666636th of 849 in VA
Population density126/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi349th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$860
11th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579459th of 616 in VA
Healthcare workers4.9%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%673rd of 846 in VA
Population1,104
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170631st of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%754th of 774 in VA

Measure	23169	Middlesex	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	31.1%	33.3%	8.7%	10.1%	98th	89th of 836
Homeownership rateStrength	91%	87.4%	67.3%	65.2%	97th	141st of 836
Self-employed workers	19.8%	13.3%	8.6%	10%	97th	73rd of 846
Work from home	32.8%	22.7%	18.3%	15.1%	96th	51st of 848
Government workers	25.6%	19.5%	20.5%	14.5%	95th	166th of 846
Tech workers	8.6%	3.7%	6.5%	3.8%	94th	96th of 846
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	2.9%	4.3%	5.2%	92nd	64th of 846
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	34.1%	16.7%	17.2%	91st	269th of 852
Average commuteWeakness	33.7 min	34 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	89th	208th of 799
Median age	45.9	55.5	39	38.9	88th	341st of 849
Veterans	8.7%	11%	9.4%	6.2%	83rd	390th of 851
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	5.6%	6.9%	8.4%	80th	101st of 846
Poverty rate	14.5%	7.3%	9.9%	12.5%	68th	237th of 837
Median earnings per worker	$45,705	$46,005	$54,861	$49,666	42nd	454th of 834
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.8%	33.8%	42.2%	35.7%	41st	394th of 850
Median household income	$71,964	$75,060	$93,170	$80,734	39th	420th of 796
Foreign-born residents	7.2%	2.5%	13.1%	14.1%	39th	221st of 852
Median home value	$247,900	$352,200	$383,700	$332,700	33rd	454th of 782
Residents under 18	20.2%	16%	21.7%	22%	33rd	393rd of 852
Broadband access	89.1%	84.3%	91%	91%	29th	371st of 836
Diversity index	30	37.1	60.7	61.4	23rd	530th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.410	0.471	0.483	23rd	482nd of 832
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,481	$41,083	$50,666	$44,673	20th	636th of 849
Population density	126/sq mi	83/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	349th of 852
Median gross rent	$860	$1,059	$1,579	$1,413	11th	459th of 616
Healthcare workers	4.9%	8.2%	8.5%	9.7%	3rd	673rd of 846
Population	1,104	10,847	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	631st of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	63.7%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	754th of 774

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black10%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

76%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 487
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 68.6%
Married couples: 52.2%
Living alone: 18.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23169

$71,964

Middlesex Co.

$75,060

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,481

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23169

$247,900

Middlesex Co.

$352,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23169

$860

Middlesex Co.

$1,059

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 707
Owner-occupied: 91%
Vacant: 31.1%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

33%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

29%

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

20%

60+

18%

Average commute

33.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Business and finance

15%

Education

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Production

Sales

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

24%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

12%

Professional and technical services

10%

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Information

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Other services

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$45,705

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23169	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,491	$74,888
Service	$48,846	$26,804
Sales and office	$77,596	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,083	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
Households with broadband: 89.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.2%
No internet access: 4.5%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Topping
State: Virginia
County: Middlesex County
Center point: 37.6035° N, 76.4572° W
Land area: 8.7 sq mi
Water area: 8.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 23169

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23031	Christchurch, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23176	Wake, VA	3.1 mi	677	$76,467	$251,500
23092	Locust Hill, VA	3.2 mi	765	$98,625	$285,600
23071	Hartfield, VA	4 mi	1,879	$86,500	$456,500
22480	Irvington, VA	4.8 mi	898	$88,438	$442,300
23070	Hardyville, VA	5.4 mi	616	$122,813	$474,200
22576	Weems, VA	5.9 mi	1,427	$104,948	$414,000
22578	White Stone, VA	6 mi	2,353	$80,783	$441,600
23043	Deltaville, VA	7.3 mi	1,628	$70,625	$420,600
23035	Cobbs Creek, VA	8.2 mi	1,495	$68,438	$441,000
23050	Dutton, VA	8.3 mi	437	$39,439	$343,200
23149	Saluda, VA	8.5 mi	2,414	$70,743	$282,500

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Questions about 23169

What city is zip code 23169?

23169 is assigned to Topping, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23169 in?

23169 is in Middlesex County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23169?

About 1,104 people live in 23169, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23169 in?

23169 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23169?

The median household income in 23169 is $71,964.

What zip codes are near 23169?

The closest zip codes to 23169 are 23031, 23176, 23092, 23071, 22480.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23169, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.