22454 ZIP Code — Dunnsville, VA

Essex County, Virginia

ZIP code 22454 is located in Dunnsville, Virginia, within Essex County. It covers approximately 44.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22454

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 $273,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $55,598. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 22454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,938

population

44.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dunnsville	Acceptable
Dunnsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22437 Center Cross (6.9 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (8.5 mi) 22572 Warsaw (8.8 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (8.8 mi) 23148 Saint Stephens Church (11.8 mi) 23177 Walkerton (11.9 mi) 22460 Farnham (12.1 mi) 23032 Church View (15.4 mi) 22435 Callao (15.8 mi) 22438 Champlain (15.9 mi) 23086 King William (17 mi) 23126 Newtown (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,938
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	44.87 sq mi
Water area	6.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.8483
Longitude	-76.8392
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	54.5%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,938

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$55,598

Median household income

$29,594

Per capita income

$273,200

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

863

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

169

45–54

204

55–59

140

60–64

169

123

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	16.1%
18 and over	1,626	83.9%
65 and over	382	19.7%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Black or African American 3.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,797	91.5%
Black or African American	74	3.8%
Two or more races	67	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	48.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	14.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$55,598

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 51.3%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$273,200
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	32.9%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	81.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	237	31.3%
Cohabiting couple	58	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	89	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	372	49.2%
Households with children under 18	300	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	26.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	6.4%
Married	47.0%	45.7%
Separated	0.0%	7.8%
Widowed	6.5%	9.5%
Divorced	10.5%	30.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	35.5%
High school	98	45.8%
College / grad school	40	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.1%

Retail trade 17.1%

Professional & management 12.0%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Education & healthcare 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	1.3%
Self-employed	22.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	24.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,837	94.8%
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)	1,929	99.5%
Born in same state	1,929	99.5%
Born in different state	1,701	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	438	22.6%
French	390	20.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	7.4%
English	14	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22454

What city is ZIP code 22454 in?

ZIP code 22454 is primarily assigned to Dunnsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22454 in?

ZIP code 22454 falls within Essex County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22454?

19% of residents in ZIP code 22454 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 22454?

ZIP code 22454 has an estimated population of 1,938 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22454?

The median household income in ZIP code 22454 is $55,598, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22454?

The median home value in ZIP code 22454 is $273,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 22454 in?

ZIP code 22454 observes the EST timezone.