PlainZIP

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
$64,810
Median income
$256,800
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,097. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $256,800 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 22443 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 →

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 22443?

46.1

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 15.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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

$37,097

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

40.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22443 ranks nationally

Colonial Beach, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,810 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,678

Total Housing Units

4,187

Occupied Units

1,491

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$256,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22443 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22443 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 22443 ranks #3 of 5 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
22509 Loretto, VA 31 5.8 mi
22438 Champlain, VA 463 9.7 mi
20645 Issue, MD 857 9.5 mi
22476 Hustle, VA 369 10.2 mi
22436 Caret, VA 746 10.3 mi
20625 Cobb Island, MD 1,062 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

22520 standard
Montross, VA
Pop: 5,402
22469 standard
Hague, VA
Pop: 1,921
22488 standard
Kinsale, VA
Pop: 1,398
22529 standard
Oldhams, VA
Pop: 335

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Colonial Beach, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.