22485 ZIP Code — King George, VA

King George County, Virginia

ZIP code 22485 is located in King George, Virginia, within King George County. It covers approximately 175.76 square miles and serves a population of 26,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540/804.

About ZIP code 22485

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 $372,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,931. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22485 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

26,262

population

175.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22485 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22485

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22485. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
King George	Acceptable
King George	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22538 Rappahannock Academy (6.1 mi) 22448 Dahlgren (8.9 mi) 22535 Port Royal (11.3 mi) 20662 Nanjemoy (11.5 mi) 20645 Issue (11.8 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (12.1 mi) 22436 Caret (12.2 mi) 20693 Welcome (12.5 mi) 22408 Fredericksburg (13.2 mi) 22405 Fredericksburg (13.4 mi) 20664 Newburg (13.5 mi) 20632 Faulkner (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,262
Population density	149 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	175.76 sq mi
Water area	7.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.2711
Longitude	-77.1728
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	24.3%	24.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	37.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.8%	10.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

26,262

Population

149

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$103,931

Median household income

$44,875

Per capita income

$372,300

Median home value

$1,310

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

7,957

Housing units

34.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

740

Under 5

722

884

5–9

862

1,097

10–14

1,070

812

15–19

792

830

20–24

808

1,565

25–34

1,525

1,850

35–44

1,804

1,844

45–54

1,797

1,035

55–59

1,008

778

60–64

759

1,141

65–74

1,113

525

75–84

511

198

85+

192

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,455	24.6%
18 and over	19,807	75.4%
65 and over	3,680	14.0%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.3%

Black or African American 15%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	19,132	68.3%
Black or African American	4,189	15%
Hispanic or Latino	1,754	6.3%
Two or more races	1,663	5.9%
Other race	964	3.4%
Asian	289	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	24.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	37.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.8%	10.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 15.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	15.3%
Median income	$103,931

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 46.3%

$500k–$1M 18.9%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$372,300
Median rent / month	$1,310
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	31.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,586	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	610	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,542	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,797	18.8%
Households with children under 18	3,210	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,585	27.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	24.6%
Married	58.8%	54.9%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%
Widowed	1.7%	7.7%
Divorced	8.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	336	5.3%
Kindergarten	365	5.8%
Elementary school	3,211	50.7%
High school	1,322	20.9%
College / grad school	1,099	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Professional & management 15.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	33.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,924	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,800	94.4%
Spanish	391	1.6%
Other Indo-European	278	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.1%
Other languages	47	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,446	96.9%
Born in same state	24,930	94.9%
Born in different state	12,875	49.0%
Foreign born	516	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	816	3.1%
Not a US citizen	531	65.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,214	12.2%
French	2,876	11%
Arab	2,309	8.8%
English	349	1.3%
Polish	166	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	108	0.4%
Dutch	44	0.2%
Norwegian	38	0.1%
German	36	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22485

What city is ZIP code 22485 in?

ZIP code 22485 is primarily assigned to King George, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22485 in?

ZIP code 22485 falls within King George County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22485 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 22485 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22485?

The median home value in ZIP code 22485 is $372,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22485?

The median household income in ZIP code 22485 is $103,931, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 22485?

ZIP code 22485 has an estimated population of 26,262 residents, with a density of 149 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22485 in?

ZIP code 22485 observes the EST timezone.