22738 ZIP Code — Rochelle, VA

Madison County, Virginia

ZIP code 22738 is located in Rochelle, Virginia, within Madison County. It covers approximately 24.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22738

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 $301,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,875. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22738 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,106

population

24.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochelle	Acceptable
Rochelle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22732 Radiant (4 mi) 22972 Somerset (4.3 mi) 22731 Pratts (5.7 mi) 22968 Ruckersville (6.9 mi) 22730 Oakpark (7.3 mi) 22923 Barboursville (7.3 mi) 22727 Madison (9 mi) 22723 Hood (9 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (9.3 mi) 22715 Brightwood (10.4 mi) 22733 Rapidan (12.1 mi) 22960 Orange (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,106
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	24.19 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.2754
Longitude	-78.2529
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,106

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$96,875

Median household income

$35,381

Per capita income

$301,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	17.4%
18 and over	914	82.6%
65 and over	193	17.5%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Black or African American 8.7%

Asian 6.1%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	927	83.2%
Black or African American	97	8.7%
Asian	68	6.1%
Two or more races	14	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 3.0%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 37.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	3.0%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	37.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$96,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 31.9%

$500k–$1M 18.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$301,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	69.7%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	306	71.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	70	16.4%
Households with children under 18	142	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	32.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	28.0%
Married	73.2%	60.5%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	2.4%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	22.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	32.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	111	44.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.1%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 11.8%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Retail trade 10.8%

Other services 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	44.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,011	91.4%
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)	1,030	93.1%
Born in same state	1,015	91.8%
Born in different state	621	56.1%
Foreign born	15	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	76	6.9%
Not a US citizen	27	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	16%
French	98	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22738

What city is ZIP code 22738 in?

ZIP code 22738 is primarily assigned to Rochelle, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22738 in?

ZIP code 22738 falls within Madison County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22738 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 22738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22738 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 22738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22738?

ZIP code 22738 has an estimated population of 1,106 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22738?

The median home value in ZIP code 22738 is $301,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 22738 in?

ZIP code 22738 observes the EST timezone.