22482 ZIP Code — Kilmarnock, VA

Lancaster County, Virginia

ZIP code 22482 is located in Kilmarnock, Virginia, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 30.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22482

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($47,317) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22482 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,169

population

30.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kilmarnock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22576 Weems (5.3 mi) 22480 Irvington (6.2 mi) 22578 White Stone (6.9 mi) 22432 Burgess (8.3 mi) 22539 Reedville (9.2 mi) 22503 Lancaster (9.8 mi) 22473 Heathsville (10.3 mi) 23169 Topping (11.6 mi) 23043 Deltaville (11.9 mi) 23070 Hardyville (12.6 mi) 23176 Wake (12.7 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,169
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	30.40 sq mi
Water area	7.78 sq mi
Latitude	37.7391
Longitude	-76.3515
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.0%	9.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,169

Population

104

People per sq mi

64.2

Median age

$47,317

Median household income

$50,139

Per capita income

$326,100

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,628

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

148

35–44

165

45–54

110

55–59

165

60–64

184

409

65–74

456

228

75–84

254

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	325	10.3%
18 and over	2,844	89.7%
65 and over	1,508	47.6%
Median age	64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%

Black or African American 18.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,498	78.7%
Black or African American	574	18.1%
Two or more races	78	2.5%
Asian	17	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.0%	9.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$47,317

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 33.0%

$500k–$1M 20.4%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,100
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	85.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	32.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	523	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	540	31.8%
Households with children under 18	135	8.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,094	64.5%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	16.8%
Married	42.0%	41.1%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%
Widowed	13.4%	22.2%
Divorced	15.0%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.9%
Kindergarten	21	5.7%
Elementary school	186	50.3%
High school	75	20.3%
College / grad school	81	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Other services 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 68.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.9%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	11.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.0%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	279	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,111	98.2%
Spanish	37	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.9%
Other languages	8	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,073	97.0%
Born in same state	3,045	96.1%
Born in different state	1,857	58.6%
Foreign born	28	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	96	3.0%
Not a US citizen	82	85.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	711	22.4%
French	465	14.7%
Italian	293	9.2%
Polish	30	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	0.8%
English	6	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.5%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22482

What city is ZIP code 22482 in?

ZIP code 22482 is primarily assigned to Kilmarnock, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22482 in?

ZIP code 22482 falls within Northumberland County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22482 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 22482 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22482 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 22482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22482?

19% of residents in ZIP code 22482 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22482 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 22482 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22482 in?

ZIP code 22482 observes the EST timezone.