22538 ZIP Code — Rappahannock Academy, VA

Caroline County, Virginia

ZIP code 22538 is located in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, within Caroline County. It covers approximately 24.30 square miles and serves a population of 125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

125

population

24.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22538 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rappahannock Academy	Acceptable
Rappahannock Academy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22535 Port Royal (5.8 mi) 22485 King George (6.1 mi) 22408 Fredericksburg (8.6 mi) 22436 Caret (10.4 mi) 22580 Woodford (11.9 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (12 mi) 22405 Fredericksburg (12.1 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (12.4 mi) 22443 Colonial Beach (14.3 mi) 22412 Fredericksburg (14.8 mi) 22448 Dahlgren (14.8 mi) 22401 Fredericksburg (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	125
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	24.30 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.2037
Longitude	-77.2450
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	13.6%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	86.4%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

125

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$4,016

Median household income

$16,385

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

64.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	125	100.0%
65 and over	13	10.4%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 100%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	125	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.6%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	86.4%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 82.4%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	82.4%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
Median income	$4,016

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 82.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	90.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.5%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	90.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	17.6%
3 or more	82.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	91.9%
Female householder, no spouse	6	8.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	17.6%
Average household size	1.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	89.5%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.3%	10.5%
Divorced	89.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 31.2%

HS graduate 63.2%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	100.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 54.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 54.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.6%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	48.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	68.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	70.5%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	125	100.0%
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)	125	100.0%
Born in same state	125	100.0%
Born in different state	125	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22538

What city is ZIP code 22538 in?

ZIP code 22538 is primarily assigned to Rappahannock Academy, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22538 in?

ZIP code 22538 falls within Caroline County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22538?

54% of residents in ZIP code 22538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22538 have a large veteran population?

49% of civilians in ZIP code 22538 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22538?

The median household income in ZIP code 22538 is $4,016, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22538?

The median home value in ZIP code 22538 is $159,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 22538 in?

ZIP code 22538 observes the EST timezone.