22436 ZIP Code — Caret, VA

Essex County, Virginia

ZIP code 22436 is located in Caret, Virginia, within Essex County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22436

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 $198,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,837. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

832

population

29.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caret	Acceptable
Caret	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22476 Hustle (4.8 mi) 22438 Champlain (7.1 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (8.1 mi) 22535 Port Royal (8.2 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (9.7 mi) 22538 Rappahannock Academy (10.4 mi) 22485 King George (12.2 mi) 22514 Milford (12.5 mi) 23126 Newtown (13 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (13.9 mi) 20645 Issue (14.7 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	832
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	29.19 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.1034
Longitude	-77.1012
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	45.0%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

832

Population

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$58,837

Median household income

$32,679

Per capita income

$198,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

39.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

368

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	21.6%
18 and over	652	78.4%
65 and over	326	39.2%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 66.9%

White 30.8%

Asian 2.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	557	66.9%
White	256	30.8%
Asian	19	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 31.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	31.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$58,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 47.9%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.9%
2000–2009	33.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	52.4%
2 vehicles	8.3%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	54.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	36	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	24	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	116	34.5%
Households with children under 18	49	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	69.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	29.7%
Married	61.3%	32.9%
Separated	4.5%	2.8%
Widowed	0.0%	30.7%
Divorced	6.5%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	60	63.2%
High school	35	36.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.0%

Public administration 19.1%

Professional & management 17.8%

Wholesale trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Retail trade 6.2%

Other services 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	40.2%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	26.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 39.1%

Under 18 years 51.7%

18 and over 35.6%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.4%
Retirement income	66.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	18.9%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	65.9%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	832	100.0%
Spanish	11	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	821	98.7%
Born in same state	821	98.7%
Born in different state	718	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.3%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	5.4%
Arab	25	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	1.8%
Italian	12	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	72.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22436

What city is ZIP code 22436 in?

ZIP code 22436 is primarily assigned to Caret, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22436 in?

ZIP code 22436 falls within Essex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22436 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 22436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22436?

39% of residents in ZIP code 22436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22436 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 22436 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22436 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 22436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 22436 in?

ZIP code 22436 observes the EST timezone.