Tappahannock, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22560

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

6,704
28/sq mi
$61,082
Median income
$246,600
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tappahannock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.1 square miles in Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. The area is home to 6,704 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22560 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22560 sits at $61,082 (29% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,079. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $246,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $977 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 22560 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22560.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22560, Tappahannock, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,704

Population

236.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22560?

43.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 46.1%
African American 45.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$61,082

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$35,079

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22560 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,082 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,356

Total Housing Units

2,709

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$246,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 265 business establishments in ZIP 22560, employing approximately 2,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,112,000.

265

Businesses

2,887

Employees

$111.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 34 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 33 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.7%
Construction 18 6.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.3%
Wholesale trade 12 4.5%
Manufacturing 11 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Information 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 22560 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 22560 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 22560 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 22560 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
23023 Bruington, VA 323 9.4 mi
23115 Millers Tavern, VA 146 7.6 mi
22438 Champlain, VA 463 8.7 mi
23148 Saint Stephens Church, VA 1,827 6.9 mi
22454 Dunnsville, VA 1,796 8.1 mi
22436 Caret, VA 746 10.7 mi
22476 Hustle, VA 369 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22560 in?
ZIP code 22560 (Tappahannock) 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 22560?
ZIP code 22560 in Tappahannock, VA has a population of 6,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22560?
The median household income in ZIP 22560 is $61,082, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22560?
The median home value in ZIP 22560 is $246,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22560 is White at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22560?
ZIP code 22560 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 2,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22560 are: Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (34), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22560?
In ZIP code 22560, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 22560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22560 is 34.8 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 22560?
In ZIP code 22560, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22560 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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