22733 ZIP Code — Rapidan, VA

Culpeper County, Virginia

ZIP code 22733 is located in Rapidan, Virginia, within Culpeper County. It covers approximately 44.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22733

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($68,320) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22733 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,506

population

44.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rapidan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22729 Mitchells (2.8 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (4.5 mi) 22730 Oakpark (7.2 mi) 22701 Culpeper (7.6 mi) 22542 Rhoadesville (7.9 mi) 22960 Orange (8 mi) 22732 Radiant (8.6 mi) 22715 Brightwood (8.9 mi) 22567 Unionville (9.1 mi) 22433 Burr Hill (9.7 mi) 22741 Stevensburg (12.1 mi) 22738 Rochelle (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,506
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	44.65 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	38.3334
Longitude	-78.0419
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	31.1%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	18.4%	7.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,506

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$68,320

Median household income

$44,465

Per capita income

$344,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

452

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

150

45–54

175

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	22.3%
18 and over	1,170	77.7%
65 and over	308	20.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.8%

Black or African American 13.5%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,156	72.8%
Black or African American	214	13.5%
Two or more races	128	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	82	5.2%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	18.4%	7.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 21.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	21.1%
Median income	$68,320

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	16.5%
3 or more	68.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	20.4%
Wood	9.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	18	3.2%
Female householder, no spouse	174	30.8%
Households with children under 18	198	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	250	44.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	26.4%
Married	64.2%	50.1%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	5.0%	11.4%
Divorced	2.1%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	5.5%
Elementary school	158	46.1%
High school	85	24.8%
College / grad school	81	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Public administration 11.0%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Information 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Construction 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,480	98.3%
Spanish	65	4.4%
Other Indo-European	59	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,395	92.6%
Born in same state	1,395	92.6%
Born in different state	1,022	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	111	7.4%
Not a US citizen	29	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	257	17.1%
Italian	152	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	2.9%
Polish	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22733

What city is ZIP code 22733 in?

ZIP code 22733 is primarily assigned to Rapidan, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22733 in?

ZIP code 22733 falls within Culpeper County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22733?

17% of residents in ZIP code 22733 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22733 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 22733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22733?

The median home value in ZIP code 22733 is $344,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 22733?

ZIP code 22733 has an estimated population of 1,506 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22733 in?

ZIP code 22733 observes the EST timezone.