22427 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, VA

Caroline County, Virginia

ZIP code 22427 is located in Bowling Green, Virginia, within Caroline County. It covers approximately 105.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22427

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $62,545. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,364

population

105.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowling Green	Acceptable
Bowling Green	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22514 Milford (4.5 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (5.6 mi) 22535 Port Royal (6.6 mi) 23126 Newtown (9.3 mi) 22436 Caret (9.7 mi) 22476 Hustle (9.9 mi) 22546 Ruther Glen (11.5 mi) 22538 Rappahannock Academy (12.4 mi) 22580 Woodford (12.6 mi) 22438 Champlain (13.9 mi) 22501 Ladysmith (14.5 mi) 22408 Fredericksburg (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,364
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	105.71 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	38.0248
Longitude	-77.2493
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,364

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$62,545

Median household income

$33,156

Per capita income

$245,900

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

60.2%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

994

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

109

5–9

146

10–14

120

156

15–19

127

476

20–24

389

263

25–34

215

222

35–44

182

291

45–54

239

119

55–59

141

60–64

115

206

65–74

169

119

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	724	16.6%
18 and over	3,640	83.4%
65 and over	689	15.8%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Black or African American 20.8%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,711	59.5%
Black or African American	948	20.8%
Two or more races	419	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	194	4.3%
Other race	147	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	1.8%
Asian	56	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$62,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,900
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	60.2%
Renter occupied	39.8%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	88.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	583	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	292	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	472	33.8%
Households with children under 18	430	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	30.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.6%	28.6%
Married	37.6%	38.1%
Separated	0.9%	4.2%
Widowed	3.4%	9.3%
Divorced	5.6%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.4%
Kindergarten	31	4.5%
Elementary school	326	47.8%
High school	124	18.2%
College / grad school	171	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Public administration 16.2%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	34.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	19.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	369	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,122	94.5%
Spanish	47	1.1%
Other Indo-European	42	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,158	95.3%
Born in same state	4,119	94.4%
Born in different state	2,409	55.2%
Foreign born	39	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	206	4.7%
Not a US citizen	119	57.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	521	11.9%
Italian	493	11.3%
French	470	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.6%
German	19	0.4%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22427

What city is ZIP code 22427 in?

ZIP code 22427 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22427 in?

ZIP code 22427 falls within Caroline County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22427?

18% of residents in ZIP code 22427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22427 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 22427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22427?

ZIP code 22427 has an estimated population of 4,364 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22427?

The median household income in ZIP code 22427 is $62,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22427 in?

ZIP code 22427 observes the EST timezone.