PlainZIP

Center Cross, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22437

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

725
7/sq mi
$130,139
Median income
$262,000
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Center Cross pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22437 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center Cross, Essex County, Virginia, home to just 725 residents across 106.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22437 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,139 (52% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $99,594. Local economic indicators show a 1.5% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $262,000 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 69.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 22437 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 →

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 22437, Center Cross, 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

725

Population

106.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22437?

45.2

Median Age

35.1%

Male

64.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 11.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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?

$130,139

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$99,594

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22437 ranks nationally

Center Cross, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,139 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

418

Total Housing Units

200

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$262,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 22437, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $775,000.

4

Businesses

16

Employees

$775K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 22437 vs 22454 →

ZIP 22437 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 22437 ranks #2 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 22437 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 22437 ranks the highest of 7 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
22454 Dunnsville, VA 1,796 4.9 mi
23085 King And Queen Court House, VA 364 5.2 mi
22504 Laneview, VA 263 5.5 mi
23091 Little Plymouth, VA 309 8.9 mi
23115 Millers Tavern, VA 146 6.2 mi
22548 Sharps, VA 73 7.3 mi
23079 Jamaica, VA 437 7.4 mi
23161 Stevensville, VA 173 7.8 mi
23108 Mascot, VA 161 9.9 mi
23032 Church View, VA 283 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

22560 standard
Tappahannock, VA
Pop: 6,704
22454 standard
Dunnsville, VA
Pop: 1,796
22436 standard
Caret, VA
Pop: 746
22438 standard
Champlain, VA
Pop: 463
22476 standard
Hustle, VA
Pop: 369
22504 standard
Laneview, VA
Pop: 263

Related Areas

Essex County Center Cross, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22437 in? ▼
ZIP code 22437 (Center Cross) is located in Essex County, Virginia. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22437? ▼
ZIP code 22437 in Center Cross, VA has a population of 725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22437? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22437 is $130,139, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22437? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22437 is $262,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22437? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22437 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22437? ▼
ZIP code 22437 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22437? ▼
In ZIP code 22437, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 22437? ▼
In ZIP code 22437, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22437? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22437 is 1.5% 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.