22572 ZIP Code — Warsaw, VA

Richmond County, Virginia

ZIP code 22572 is located in Warsaw, Virginia, within Richmond County. It covers approximately 140.89 square miles and serves a population of 6,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22572

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $63,854. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,449

population

140.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warsaw	Acceptable
Warsaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22454 Dunnsville (8.8 mi) 22469 Hague (9.2 mi) 22520 Montross (10.3 mi) 22460 Farnham (10.8 mi) 22435 Callao (11.2 mi) 22488 Kinsale (11.4 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (11.7 mi) 22437 Center Cross (11.8 mi) 22438 Champlain (13.4 mi) 22511 Lottsburg (15.2 mi) 20674 Piney Point (15.5 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,449
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	140.89 sq mi
Water area	17.65 sq mi
Latitude	37.9636
Longitude	-76.7718
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	47.5%	47.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	29.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,449

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$63,854

Median household income

$29,338

Per capita income

$226,900

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

60.6%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,174

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

232

Under 5

200

231

5–9

198

142

10–14

122

130

15–19

112

209

20–24

180

502

25–34

432

298

35–44

257

415

45–54

357

159

55–59

137

278

60–64

239

442

65–74

381

353

75–84

304

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,278	19.8%
18 and over	5,171	80.2%
65 and over	1,619	25.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.4%

Black or African American 26.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,015	59.4%
Black or African American	1,803	26.7%
Two or more races	353	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	306	4.5%
Other race	257	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	47.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	29.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$63,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,900
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	60.6%
Renter occupied	39.4%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,146	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	161	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	324	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	570	25.9%
Households with children under 18	555	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	969	44.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	19.7%
Married	46.5%	48.7%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%
Widowed	2.7%	18.5%
Divorced	9.6%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	8.0%
Kindergarten	120	11.1%
Elementary school	523	48.4%
High school	258	23.9%
College / grad school	93	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 19.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Public administration 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Professional & management 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	244	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,017	93.3%
Spanish	229	3.8%
Other Indo-European	116	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	112	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,244	96.8%
Born in same state	6,235	96.7%
Born in different state	5,109	79.2%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	205	3.2%
Not a US citizen	14	6.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	909	14.1%
Arab	550	8.5%
Italian	329	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	107	1.7%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	72.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22572

What city is ZIP code 22572 in?

ZIP code 22572 is primarily assigned to Warsaw, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22572 in?

ZIP code 22572 falls within Richmond County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22572 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 22572 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22572 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 22572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22572?

ZIP code 22572 has an estimated population of 6,449 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22572?

The median household income in ZIP code 22572 is $63,854, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22572 in?

ZIP code 22572 observes the EST timezone.