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Rappahannock County
Castleton, VA
22716
22716 ZIP Code — Castleton, VA
Rappahannock County, Virginia
ZIP code 22716 is located in
Castleton ,
Virginia ,
within Rappahannock County .
It covers approximately 25.35 square miles and serves a population of
1,102 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 540 .
About ZIP code 22716
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $625,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $131,510. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 22716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,102
Population density
43 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
25.35 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
38.6211
Longitude
-78.0992
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
540
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.5%
30.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
7.1%
29.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
23.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
39.2%
16.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$131,510
Median household income
$625,600
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 93 8.4% 18 and over 1,009 91.6% 65 and over 322 29.2% Median age 57.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.4%
Group Count % White 969 87.9% Black or African American 82 7.4% Two or more races 51 4.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.5%
30.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
7.1%
29.6%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
23.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
39.2%
16.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 2.5% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 5.7% $100k–$150k 33.5% $150k–$200k 10.3% $200k+ 26.2% Median income $131,510
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $625,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.6% Renter occupied 5.4% Vacant 16.6% Single-family detached 95.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.1% Median rooms 10.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.8% 2000–2009 11.0% 1990–1999 29.0% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 32.5% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.9% 2 bedrooms 5.9% 3 bedrooms 37.5% 4 bedrooms 29.5% 5+ bedrooms 24.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 23.3% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 33.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 29.4% Propane / LP gas 54.9% Wood 11.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 232 44.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 53 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 238 45.5% Households with children under 18 64 12.2% Households with seniors (65+) 299 57.2% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.0% 10.3% Married 50.5% 52.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.3% 30.1% Divorced 27.2% 7.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.9%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 59 66.3% High school 30 33.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
16.7%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Professional & management
7.4%
Public administration
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.9% Service 17.7% Sales & office 32.3% Natural resources & construction 18.8% Production & transportation 1.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.5% Government 12.9% Self-employed 0.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 4.0% Other means 4.6% Avg commute (minutes) 32.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.2% Retirement income 48.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.2% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.5% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 12.9% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 72.6% Cholesterol screening 92.4% Teeth loss 9.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 55.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.9% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 11.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,102 100.0% Spanish 19 1.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,065 96.6% Born in same state 976 88.6% Born in different state 401 36.4% Foreign born 89 8.1% Naturalized citizen 37 3.4% Not a US citizen 37 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Irish 238 21.6% French 131 11.9% Italian 118 10.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 11 1% Arab 9 0.8% German 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 96.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22716
What city is ZIP code 22716 in?
ZIP code 22716 is primarily assigned to Castleton, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22716 in?
ZIP code 22716 falls within Rappahannock County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 22716 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 22716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 22716 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 22716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 22716 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 22716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22716?
The median household income in ZIP code 22716 is $131,510, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22716 in?
ZIP code 22716 observes the EST timezone.
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