22718 ZIP Code — Elkwood, VA

Culpeper County, Virginia

ZIP code 22718 is located in Elkwood, Virginia, within Culpeper County. It covers approximately 25.00 square miles and serves a population of 788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22718

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 $352,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22718 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

788

population

25.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22741 Stevensburg (3.4 mi) 22734 Remington (4.1 mi) 22726 Lignum (4.8 mi) 22714 Brandy Station (5.1 mi) 22742 Sumerduck (5.4 mi) 22712 Bealeton (6.4 mi) 22433 Burr Hill (8 mi) 22720 Goldvein (9.4 mi) 22728 Midland (10.4 mi) 22701 Culpeper (10.8 mi) 22508 Locust Grove (11 mi) 22724 Jeffersonton (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	788
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	25.00 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	38.4693
Longitude	-77.8147
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.8%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	74.1%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

788

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$81,750

Median household income

$35,098

Per capita income

$352,600

Median home value

$1,768

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	22.5%
18 and over	611	77.5%
65 and over	149	18.9%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Two or more races 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	686	78.5%
Two or more races	98	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	86	9.8%
Other race	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.8%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	74.1%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 56.7%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	56.7%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$81,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 18.7%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$352,600
Median rent / month	$1,768
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	16.8%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	23.4%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	22.7%
Households with children under 18	54	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	44.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	6.0%
Married	64.6%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.7%	28.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	14.3%
Elementary school	51	56.0%
High school	27	29.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.6%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Public administration 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	17.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.3

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	51.4%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	725	92.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	774	98.2%
Born in same state	774	98.2%
Born in different state	463	58.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.8%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	225	28.6%
French	58	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	50.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22718

What city is ZIP code 22718 in?

ZIP code 22718 is primarily assigned to Elkwood, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22718 in?

ZIP code 22718 falls within Culpeper County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22718 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 22718 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 22718 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 22718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22718?

The median home value in ZIP code 22718 is $352,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 22718?

ZIP code 22718 has an estimated population of 788 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22718 in?

ZIP code 22718 observes the EST timezone.