22546 ZIP Code — Ruther Glen, VA

Caroline County, Virginia

ZIP code 22546 is located in Ruther Glen, Virginia, within Caroline County. It covers approximately 163.84 square miles and serves a population of 17,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22546

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 $252,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,904.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22546 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

17,371

population

163.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruther Glen	Acceptable
Ruther Glen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22501 Ladysmith (6.3 mi) 23047 Doswell (6.7 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (8.5 mi) 23015 Beaverdam (9.9 mi) 22514 Milford (10.6 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (11.5 mi) 22580 Woodford (12.2 mi) 23005 Ashland (13.8 mi) 23069 Hanover (14.1 mi) 22534 Partlow (15.4 mi) 23192 Montpelier (15.4 mi) 22535 Port Royal (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,371
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	163.84 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.9497
Longitude	-77.4376
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	30.1%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	6.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,371

Population

106

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$92,904

Median household income

$39,705

Per capita income

$252,200

Median home value

$1,456

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

6,123

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

515

Under 5

577

553

5–9

621

697

10–14

781

551

15–19

618

353

20–24

395

1,052

25–34

1,179

1,177

35–44

1,319

1,061

45–54

1,189

535

55–59

599

509

60–64

571

763

65–74

855

367

75–84

412

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,609	26.5%
18 and over	12,762	73.5%
65 and over	2,519	14.5%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60%

Black or African American 25.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	10,924	60%
Black or African American	4,720	25.9%
Two or more races	999	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	836	4.6%
Other race	588	3.2%
Asian	140	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	33.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	6.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$92,904

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,200
Median rent / month	$1,456
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	36.8%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,404	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	316	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	898	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,761	27.6%
Households with children under 18	2,587	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,787	28.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	29.0%
Married	55.0%	48.9%
Separated	3.0%	3.0%
Widowed	1.9%	6.4%
Divorced	11.3%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	2.3%
Kindergarten	148	3.5%
Elementary school	2,464	58.1%
High school	1,054	24.9%
College / grad school	476	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 11.8%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Public administration 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,747	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,279	93.7%
Spanish	318	2.0%
Other Indo-European	253	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	65	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,736	96.3%
Born in same state	16,632	95.7%
Born in different state	10,942	63.0%
Foreign born	104	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	635	3.7%
Not a US citizen	350	55.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,081	12%
French	1,851	10.7%
Arab	1,167	6.7%
English	166	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	122	0.7%
Irish	77	0.4%
Polish	70	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22546

What city is ZIP code 22546 in?

ZIP code 22546 is primarily assigned to Ruther Glen, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22546 in?

ZIP code 22546 falls within Caroline County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22546 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22546 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22546 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 22546 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22546?

ZIP code 22546 has an estimated population of 17,371 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22546?

The median household income in ZIP code 22546 is $92,904, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22546 in?

ZIP code 22546 observes the EST timezone.