Rappahannock County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
7,407
population (2021)
+0.5%
pop change since 2010
51157
FIPS code
Rappahannock County ZIP code map
About Rappahannock County
Rappahannock County is located in Virginia and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,407 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.5% from 7,373 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rappahannock County is 51157.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,407 |
| 2010 population | 7,373 |
| Change | +0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51157 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rappahannock County
ZIP codes for Rappahannock County, VA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22623 | Chester Gap | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22627 | Flint Hill | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22640 | Huntly | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22716 | Castleton | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22740 | Sperryville | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22747 | Washington | Rappahannock | View map |
| 22749 | Woodville | Rappahannock | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,613
Population
49.3
Median age
$105,852
Median household income
$58,155
Per capita income
$504,443
Median home value
$549
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
2,439
Housing units
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
111
Under 5
119
183
5–9
197
134
10–14
143
103
15–19
111
129
20–24
139
208
25–34
223
279
35–44
299
367
45–54
394
258
55–59
278
182
60–64
195
371
65–74
398
311
75–84
335
70
85+
76
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,013 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,600 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,561 | 26.8% |
| Median age | 49.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.6%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,963 | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 271 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 186 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
17.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 17.0% |
| Median income | $105,852 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
11.9%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
22.6%
$1M+
27.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $504,443 |
| Median rent / month | $549 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 23.3% |
| Single-family detached | 93.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.3% |
| Electricity | 53.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.0% |
| Fuel oil | 9.4% |
| Wood | 13.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,087 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 154 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 341 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 611 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 485 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,155 | 49.8% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 23.0% |
| Married | 52.9% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 562 | 61.4% |
| High school | 124 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 78 | 12.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Construction
17.3%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Information
6.3%
Public administration
5.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
9.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.3% |
| Retirement income | 40.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 502 | 12.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,383 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 31 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,380 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 5,242 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,874 | 51.5% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 233 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 205 | 37.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,136 | 20.2% |
| Italian | 822 | 14.6% |
| Irish | 238 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 174 | 3.1% |
| English | 71 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 40 | 0.7% |
| German | 39 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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