Rappahannock Academy, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22538
Caroline County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 307
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $326,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rappahannock Academy pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22538 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22538 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rappahannock Academy, Caroline County, Virginia, home to just 307 residents across 34.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 22538, but per-capita income is $37,645. Unemployment is 16.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $326,600 (2% below the average Virginia ZIP); 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caroline County, so 22538 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 →
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 22538, Rappahannock Academy, 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
307
Population
34.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22538?
59.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$37,645
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
129housing units
129
Total Housing Units
129
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
1973
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 22538, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,116,000.
4
Businesses
38
Employees
$2.1M
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
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ZIP 22538 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22485
King George (22485)
23,004 residents
- 22427 3,286
Bowling Green (22427)
3,286 residents
- 22535 580
Port Royal (22535)
580 residents
- 22538 307
Rappahannock Academy (22538)
307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22538 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22538 in?
ZIP code 22538 (Rappahannock Academy) 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 22538?
ZIP code 22538 in Rappahannock Academy, VA has a population of 307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22538?
The median home value in ZIP 22538 is $326,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22538?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22538 is African American at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22538?
ZIP code 22538 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22538?
In ZIP code 22538, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22538?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22538 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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