Essex County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
10,573
population (2021)
-5.2%
pop change since 2010
51057
FIPS code
Essex County ZIP code map
About Essex County
Essex County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,573 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.2% from 11,151 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Essex County is 51057.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,573 |
| 2010 population | 11,151 |
| Change | -5.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51057 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Essex County
ZIP codes for Essex County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22436 | Caret | Essex | View map |
| 22437 | Center Cross | Essex | View map |
| 22438 | Champlain | Essex | View map |
| 22454 | Dunnsville | Essex | View map |
| 22476 | Hustle | Essex | View map |
| 22504 | Laneview | Essex | View map |
| 22509 | Loretto | Essex | View map |
| 22560 | Tappahannock | Essex | View map |
| 23115 | Millers Tavern | Essex | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,890
Population
47.9
Median age
$56,498
Median household income
$29,416
Per capita income
$169,863
Median home value
$237
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
4,427
Housing units
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
289
Under 5
263
244
5–9
223
288
10–14
263
417
15–19
379
313
20–24
286
503
25–34
459
497
35–44
452
873
45–54
796
376
55–59
343
525
60–64
478
802
65–74
730
398
75–84
362
173
85+
158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,922 | 13.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,968 | 86.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,623 | 29.6% |
| Median age | 47.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Black or African American
36.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,355 | 57.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,982 | 36.2% |
| Two or more races | 434 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.5%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
18.1%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $56,498 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.5%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
21.1%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,863 |
| Median rent / month | $237 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 26.9% |
| Single-family detached | 81.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 70.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.2% |
| Fuel oil | 11.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,052 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 282 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 624 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,410 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,116 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,773 | 43.8% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.3% | 21.0% |
| Married | 58.9% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Associate's degree
4.2%
Bachelor's degree
6.3%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 179 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 177 | 15.1% |
| Elementary school | 748 | 39.6% |
| High school | 354 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 246 | 4.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.2%
Transportation & utilities
17.2%
Public administration
11.5%
Education & healthcare
10.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
10.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 15.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
6.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.1% |
| Retirement income | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 718 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 13.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,338 | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,751 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 10,464 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,218 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 287 | 4.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 139 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 113 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,615 | 14.8% |
| Arab | 886 | 8.1% |
| Italian | 622 | 5.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 97 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 41 | 0.4% |
| German | 33 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 85.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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