Bowling Green, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22427
Caroline County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,286
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $81,488
- Median income Near-median income area
- $315,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bowling Green pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22427 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22427 covers 395.9 square miles in Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,286 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22427 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,488 (5% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,642. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $315,700 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $978; 59.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caroline County, so 22427 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 22427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bowling Green, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22427.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 22427, Bowling Green, 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
3,286
Population
395.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22427?
33.8
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
3.0%
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?
$81,488
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$34,642
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22427 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Bowling Green, 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)
$81,488 Top 41% higher than 59% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,675housing units
1,675
Total Housing Units
1,486
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$978
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+27.7%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22427 have increased 27.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.3% | 170 |
| 2020 | +4.5% | 178 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 194 |
| 2022 | +27.7% | 248 |
| 2024 | – | 280 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 22427, employing approximately 613 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,059,000.
73
Businesses
613
Employees
$29.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.1% |
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 22427 vs 22538 →
ZIP 22427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22427
Bowling Green (22427)
3,286 residents
- 22514
Milford (22514)
2,603 residents
- 22535 580
Port Royal (22535)
580 residents
- 22538 307
Rappahannock Academy (22538)
307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22427 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22535
Port Royal (22535)
$160,259 median income
- 22427
Bowling Green (22427)
$81,488 median income
- 22514
Milford (22514)
$78,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22427 ranks #2 of 3 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 22427, 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 (3,286 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 22427 in?
ZIP code 22427 (Bowling Green) is located in Caroline County, Virginia. Caroline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caroline-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22427?
ZIP code 22427 in Bowling Green, VA has a population of 3,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22427?
The median household income in ZIP 22427 is $81,488, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22427?
The median home value in ZIP 22427 is $315,700, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22427 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22427?
ZIP code 22427 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22427 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22427?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22427 increased by 27.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22427?
In ZIP code 22427, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22427 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22427?
In ZIP code 22427, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22427 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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