22736 ZIP Code — Richardsville, VA

Culpeper County, Virginia

ZIP code 22736 is located in Richardsville, Virginia, within Culpeper County. It covers approximately 24.25 square miles and serves a population of 800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22736

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 $303,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 59 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 22736 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

800

population

24.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22736

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City	Status
Richardsville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	800
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	24.25 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	38.3940
Longitude	-77.6957
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	42.1%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

800

Population

People per sq mi

25.6

Median age

Median household income

$18,249

Per capita income

$303,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	40.1%
18 and over	479	59.9%
65 and over	78	9.8%
Median age	25.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.9%

Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

Two or more races 23.1%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	527	49.9%
Hispanic or Latino	257	24.3%
Two or more races	244	23.1%
Other race	29	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 28.5%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	28.5%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 40.7%

$300k–$500k 44.0%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	38.5%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	29.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	67.3%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	20	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	13.6%
Households with children under 18	148	67.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	24.4%
Average household size	3.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	41.5%
Married	53.4%	50.0%
Separated	6.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.4%
Kindergarten	25	8.5%
Elementary school	84	28.6%
High school	155	52.7%
College / grad school	20	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.2%

Other services 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Professional & management 12.1%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	43.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.9

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	725	90.6%
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)	756	94.5%
Born in same state	756	94.5%
Born in different state	588	73.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	5.5%
Not a US citizen	30	68.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	239	29.9%
French	84	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	2%
Arab	13	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22736

What city is ZIP code 22736 in?

ZIP code 22736 is primarily assigned to Richardsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22736 in?

ZIP code 22736 falls within Culpeper County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22736 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 22736 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 22736 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 22736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 22736?

ZIP code 22736 has an estimated population of 800 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22736?

The median home value in ZIP code 22736 is $303,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 22736 in?

ZIP code 22736 observes the EST timezone.