22437 ZIP Code — Center Cross, VA

Essex County, Virginia

ZIP code 22437 is located in Center Cross, Virginia, within Essex County. It covers approximately 37.25 square miles and serves a population of 781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $267,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,482. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 45% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a significant foreign-born population at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 22437 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a diverse immigrant population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

781

population

37.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Cross	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22454 Dunnsville (6.9 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (7.3 mi) 22460 Farnham (7.7 mi) 23032 Church View (9.4 mi) 22572 Warsaw (11.8 mi) 22503 Lancaster (11.8 mi) 23175 Urbanna (12.2 mi) 22435 Callao (13 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (15.7 mi) 23177 Walkerton (15.8 mi) 23110 Mattaponi (16.3 mi) 23181 West Point (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	781
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	37.25 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.7960
Longitude	-76.7320
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	28.2%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	54.5%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

781

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$98,482

Median household income

$27,433

Per capita income

$267,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

0.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

397

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

141

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	3.1%
18 and over	757	96.9%
65 and over	264	33.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	781	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	54.5%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.7%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 4.1%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	4.1%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$98,482

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 42.8%

$300k–$500k 28.4%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	44.6%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	7.7%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	50.2%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	84.0%
Fuel oil	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	82.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	42	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	77.8%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	54.3%
Married	64.3%	32.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.5%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 24.1%

Other services 15.6%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 10.0%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	20.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.8%
Work from home	45.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 0.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.0%
Retirement income	53.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	757	96.9%
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)	776	99.4%
Born in same state	499	63.9%
Born in different state	253	32.4%
Foreign born	277	35.5%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.6%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	213	27.3%
Italian	73	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22437

What city is ZIP code 22437 in?

ZIP code 22437 is primarily assigned to Center Cross, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22437 in?

ZIP code 22437 falls within Essex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22437 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 22437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What share of ZIP code 22437 residents are foreign-born?

36% of residents in ZIP code 22437 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.

Does ZIP code 22437 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 22437 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22437 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 22437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 22437 in?

ZIP code 22437 observes the EST timezone.