22438 ZIP Code — Champlain, VA

Essex County, Virginia

ZIP code 22438 is located in Champlain, Virginia, within Essex County. It covers approximately 41.13 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22438

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $98,359.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

261

population

41.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Champlain	Acceptable
Champlain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22476 Hustle (4 mi) 22436 Caret (7.1 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (9 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (9.3 mi) 22520 Montross (11.2 mi) 23126 Newtown (11.8 mi) 23148 Saint Stephens Church (13 mi) 22572 Warsaw (13.4 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (13.9 mi) 22514 Milford (14.6 mi) 22535 Port Royal (14.8 mi) 22454 Dunnsville (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	261
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	41.13 sq mi
Water area	7.40 sq mi
Latitude	38.0426
Longitude	-76.9958
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	41.8%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

261

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$98,359

Median household income

$41,434

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

61.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

39.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	32.2%
18 and over	177	67.8%
65 and over	5	1.9%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Black or African American 19.9%

Group	Count	%
White	209	80.1%
Black or African American	52	19.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 38.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	38.2%
Median income	$98,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	61.8%
Renter occupied	38.2%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	62.9%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	67.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	80.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	53	59.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3	3.4%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.9%	0.0%
Married	74.8%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 35.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 30.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	8.3%
Elementary school	64	76.2%
High school	13	15.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 47.1%

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	51.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	29.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.4%
Retirement income	3.4%
Supplemental Security	19.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.6%
Public insurance	8.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	261	100.0%
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)	261	100.0%
Born in same state	261	100.0%
Born in different state	234	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	154	59%
Italian	14	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22438

What city is ZIP code 22438 in?

ZIP code 22438 is primarily assigned to Champlain, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22438 in?

ZIP code 22438 falls within Essex County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22438 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 22438 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 22438 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 22438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 22438?

Health data for ZIP code 22438 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 22438?

ZIP code 22438 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22438 in?

ZIP code 22438 observes the EST timezone.