22623 ZIP Code — Chester Gap, VA

Rappahannock County, Virginia

ZIP code 22623 is located in Chester Gap, Virginia, within Rappahannock County. It covers approximately 1.20 square miles and serves a population of 955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22623

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 $201,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $111,071. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22623 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

955

population

1.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester Gap	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	955
Population density	796 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	1.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8535
Longitude	-78.1355
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.8%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	50.8%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	15.4%	16.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

955

Population

796

People per sq mi

31.5

Median age

$111,071

Median household income

$34,391

Per capita income

$201,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	26.5%
18 and over	702	73.5%
65 and over	108	11.3%
Median age	31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 14.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	790	82.2%
Black or African American	143	14.9%
Two or more races	21	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.8%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	50.8%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	15.4%	16.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 53.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	53.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$111,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	2.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	14.3%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	25.6%
Cohabiting couple	65	24.4%
Male householder, no spouse	79	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	54	20.3%
Households with children under 18	142	53.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	35.7%
Average household size	3.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	48.9%
Married	24.1%	24.0%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	6.7%
Divorced	24.9%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.6%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.0%
Kindergarten	52	37.4%
Elementary school	63	45.3%
High school	17	12.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Construction 14.8%

Retail trade 14.8%

Other services 8.9%

Information 8.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	3.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.7%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.6

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	20.6%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	834	87.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	954	99.9%
Born in same state	951	99.6%
Born in different state	812	85.0%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	17.3%
Italian	109	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.1%
German	15	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22623

What city is ZIP code 22623 in?

ZIP code 22623 is primarily assigned to Chester Gap, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22623 in?

ZIP code 22623 falls within Rappahannock County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22623?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 22623 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 22623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 22623 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 22623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22623?

The median household income in ZIP code 22623 is $111,071, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22623 in?

ZIP code 22623 observes the EST timezone.