Chester Gap, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22623

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

670
215/sq mi
$67,813
Median income
$276,700
Median home value
2.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chester Gap pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
215
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22623 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22623 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in Chester Gap, Rappahannock County, Virginia. The area is home to 670 residents, producing a population density of 215 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 22623 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22623 sits at $67,813 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,772. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $276,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22623 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rappahannock County, so you can benchmark 22623 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 →

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 22623, Chester Gap, 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

670

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

215

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22623?

31.9

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 17.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$67,813

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,772

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22623 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,813 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.3%

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

What does housing look like?

209

Total Housing Units

209

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$276,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1992

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 22623, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$326K

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 22623 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 22623 ranks #5 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 22623 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 22623 ranks #8 of 8 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
22640 Huntly, VA 532 3.0 mi
22627 Flint Hill, VA 637 6.1 mi
22630 Front Royal, VA 30,292 5.7 mi
22639 Hume, VA 560 6.7 mi
22642 Linden, VA 4,414 6.5 mi
22747 Washington, VA 1,132 9.8 mi
22610 Bentonville, VA 1,842 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22623 in?
ZIP code 22623 (Chester Gap) is located in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Rappahannock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rappahannock-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22623?
ZIP code 22623 in Chester Gap, VA has a population of 670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22623?
The median household income in ZIP 22623 is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22623?
The median home value in ZIP 22623 is $276,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22623?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22623 is White at 79.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22623?
ZIP code 22623 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22623?
In ZIP code 22623, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.3% 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 22623?
In ZIP code 22623, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22623?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22623 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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