22448 ZIP Code — Dahlgren, VA

King George County, Virginia

ZIP code 22448 is located in Dahlgren, Virginia, within King George County. It covers approximately 4.10 square miles and serves a population of 723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540/804.

About ZIP code 22448

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $82,188.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

723

population

4.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dahlgren	Acceptable
Dahlgren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20664 Newburg (5.7 mi) 20645 Issue (5.8 mi) 20632 Faulkner (7.5 mi) 20693 Welcome (7.6 mi) 22485 King George (8.9 mi) 20611 Bel Alton (9.4 mi) 20677 Port Tobacco (10.9 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (11.5 mi) 20646 La Plata (12 mi) 20662 Nanjemoy (12 mi) 20621 Chaptico (12.8 mi) 20618 Bushwood (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	723
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	4.10 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.3390
Longitude	-77.0328
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540/804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	24.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	37.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

723

Population

176

People per sq mi

24.1

Median age

$82,188

Median household income

$32,767

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,842

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

48.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	28.2%
18 and over	519	71.8%
65 and over	2	0.3%
Median age	24.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.4%

Two or more races 15.7%

Asian 10.3%

Black or African American 10%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	446	59.4%
Two or more races	118	15.7%
Asian	77	10.3%
Black or African American	75	10%
Hispanic or Latino	28	3.7%
Other race	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	24.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	37.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 12.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	12.9%
Median income	$82,188

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,842
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	39.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	33.0%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	18.8%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	58.5%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	12.4%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	75.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	15	7.4%
Households with children under 18	97	48.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2	1.0%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.3%	21.4%
Married	49.8%	75.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.0%
Divorced	0.6%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 14.1%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 33.2%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	48.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	13.2%
Kindergarten	3	1.7%
Elementary school	78	44.8%
High school	21	12.1%
College / grad school	49	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 39.0%

Retail trade 19.2%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Professional & management 11.6%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.3%
Service	2.7%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.6%
Government	53.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.4%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.3%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.6

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	2.5%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	15.2%
High cholesterol	14.4%
Diabetes	2.9%
Heart disease	1.3%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	7.8%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	1.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	25.7%
No physical activity	15.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	5.0%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	80.7%
Teeth loss	4.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.2%
Public insurance	8.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	619	85.6%
Spanish	61	9.9%
Other Indo-European	7	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	54	8.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	627	86.7%
Born in same state	605	83.7%
Born in different state	110	15.2%
Foreign born	22	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	96	13.3%
Not a US citizen	11	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	160	22.1%
French	65	9%
Arab	28	3.9%
English	13	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	1%
Dutch	4	0.6%
Polish	3	0.4%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22448

What city is ZIP code 22448 in?

ZIP code 22448 is primarily assigned to Dahlgren, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22448 in?

ZIP code 22448 falls within King George County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22448 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 22448 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22448?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22448?

ZIP code 22448 has an estimated population of 723 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22448?

The median household income in ZIP code 22448 is $82,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22448 in?

ZIP code 22448 observes the EST timezone.