22535 ZIP Code — Port Royal, VA

Caroline County, Virginia

ZIP code 22535 is located in Port Royal, Virginia, within Caroline County. It covers approximately 43.18 square miles and serves a population of 440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22535

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,711) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22535 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

440

population

43.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Royal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22538 Rappahannock Academy (5.8 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (6.6 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (7.2 mi) 22436 Caret (8.2 mi) 22408 Fredericksburg (10.3 mi) 22580 Woodford (10.4 mi) 22514 Milford (11 mi) 22485 King George (11.3 mi) 22476 Hustle (11.3 mi) 22438 Champlain (14.8 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (14.9 mi) 23126 Newtown (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	440
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	43.18 sq mi
Water area	2.25 sq mi
Latitude	38.1199
Longitude	-77.2499
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	45.4%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	6.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

440

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$73,711

Median household income

$43,774

Per capita income

$237,100

Median home value

$1,410

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

44.6%

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	95	21.6%
18 and over	345	78.4%
65 and over	125	28.4%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.4%

Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

Other race 18.8%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	300	55.4%
Hispanic or Latino	102	18.8%
Other race	102	18.8%
Black or African American	33	6.1%
Two or more races	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	6.8%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 13.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	13.1%
Median income	$73,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 21.1%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,100
Median rent / month	$1,410
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	24	13.1%
Households with children under 18	62	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	36.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	12.5%
Married	70.5%	68.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	15.3%
Divorced	12.5%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	44.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	9.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	50.0%
High school	7	31.8%
College / grad school	2	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Professional & management 17.2%

Retail trade 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Construction 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	25.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	25.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	363	82.5%
Spanish	15	4.1%
Other Indo-European	15	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	372	84.5%
Born in same state	372	84.5%
Born in different state	243	55.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	15.5%
Not a US citizen	53	77.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	11.4%
Italian	29	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22535

What city is ZIP code 22535 in?

ZIP code 22535 is primarily assigned to Port Royal, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22535 in?

ZIP code 22535 falls within Caroline County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22535 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 22535 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22535 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 22535 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 22535 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 22535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22535 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 22535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 22535 in?

ZIP code 22535 observes the EST timezone.