Caroline County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
31,332
population (2021)
+9.8%
pop change since 2010
51033
FIPS code
Caroline County ZIP code map
About Caroline County
Caroline County is located in Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 31,332 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.8% from 28,545 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Caroline County is 51033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 31,332 |
| 2010 population | 28,545 |
| Change | +9.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51033 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Caroline County
ZIP codes for Caroline County, VA (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22427 | Bowling Green | Caroline | View map |
| 22428 | Bowling Green | Caroline | View map |
| 22446 | Corbin | Caroline | View map |
| 22501 | Ladysmith | Caroline | View map |
| 22514 | Milford | Caroline | View map |
| 22535 | Port Royal | Caroline | View map |
| 22538 | Rappahannock Academy | Caroline | View map |
| 22546 | Ruther Glen | Caroline | View map |
| 22552 | Sparta | Caroline | View map |
| 22580 | Woodford | Caroline | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,084
Population
38.8
Median age
$85,309
Median household income
$37,929
Per capita income
$235,083
Median home value
$995
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
19.5%
Poverty rate
14.0%
Unemployment
9,915
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
948
Under 5
880
996
5–9
925
1,181
10–14
1,096
851
15–19
790
1,010
20–24
938
1,943
25–34
1,804
1,984
35–44
1,841
1,984
45–54
1,842
1,130
55–59
1,049
1,046
60–64
970
1,547
65–74
1,436
777
75–84
722
204
85+
190
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,073 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 23,011 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,876 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.4%
Black or African American
23.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,133 | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 7,422 | 23.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,847 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,575 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,242 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 317 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
16.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $85,309 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.3%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
7.2%
$150k–$200k
25.8%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,083 |
| Median rent / month | $995 |
| Owner occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter occupied | 19.2% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% |
| 3 or more | 47.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% |
| Electricity | 79.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 7.7% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,605 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 602 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,813 | 30.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,921 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,830 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,468 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 33.0% |
| Married | 44.2% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 24.2% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.7%
HS graduate
41.3%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 221 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,685 | 43.8% |
| High school | 1,377 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 936 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
21.8%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
9.5%
Public administration
7.8%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Other services
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 30.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
19.5%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
18.2%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
33.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,829 | 20.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,256 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 536 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 451 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 76 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,939 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 28,791 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,828 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 148 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,145 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 581 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,381 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,186 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 2,065 | 6.9% |
| English | 200 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 174 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 155 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 144 | 0.5% |
| German | 141 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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