Colonial Beach, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22443
Westmoreland County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,083
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,810
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colonial Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22443 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22443 (Colonial Beach, VA) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.9 in 2023 to 350.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia, home to 8,083 residents across 157.9 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22443 reports a modest median household income of $64,810 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,097. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,800 (23% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $942; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Westmoreland County, so 22443 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 22443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colonial Beach, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22443.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 22443, Colonial Beach, 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
8,083
Population
157.9
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22443?
46.1
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.7%
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?
$64,810
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$37,097
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
40.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22443 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Colonial Beach, 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)
$64,810 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
5,678housing units
5,678
Total Housing Units
4,187
Occupied Units
1,491
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,800
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$942
Median Rent
1984
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
+16.5%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22443 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 212 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 244 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 286 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 301 |
| 2024 | +16.5% | 351 |
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 164 business establishments in ZIP 22443, employing approximately 878 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,066,000.
164
Businesses
878
Employees
$28.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.4% |
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 22443 vs 22509 →
ZIP 22443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22443
Colonial Beach (22443)
8,083 residents
- 20625 1,062
Cobb Island (20625)
1,062 residents
- 20645 857
Issue (20645)
857 residents
- 22436 746
Caret (22436)
746 residents
- 22438 463
Champlain (22438)
463 residents
- 22476 369
Hustle (22476)
369 residents
- 22509 31
Loretto (22509)
31 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22443 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20645
Issue (20645)
$191,429 median income
- 22438
Champlain (22438)
$87,188 median income
- 22443 $64,810
Colonial Beach (22443)
$64,810 median income
- 22476 $53,100
Hustle (22476)
$53,100 median income
- 22509 $19,449
Loretto (22509)
$19,449 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22443 ranks #3 of 5 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 22443, 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 (8,083 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 22443 in?
ZIP code 22443 (Colonial Beach) is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Westmoreland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westmoreland-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22443?
ZIP code 22443 in Colonial Beach, VA has a population of 8,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22443?
The median household income in ZIP 22443 is $64,810, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22443?
The median home value in ZIP 22443 is $256,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22443 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22443?
ZIP code 22443 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22443 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22443?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22443 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 22443?
In ZIP code 22443, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 22443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22443 is 40.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22443?
In ZIP code 22443, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22443 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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