22747 ZIP Code — Washington, VA

Rappahannock County, Virginia

ZIP code 22747 is located in Washington, Virginia, within Rappahannock County. It covers approximately 40.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $504,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $113,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22747 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,236

population

40.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22627 Flint Hill (5.3 mi) 22740 Sperryville (8 mi) 22610 Bentonville (8.3 mi) 20106 Amissville (9.6 mi) 22639 Hume (9.9 mi) 22650 Rileyville (10.4 mi) 22737 Rixeyville (13.2 mi) 22630 Front Royal (13.2 mi) 22642 Linden (13.3 mi) 22713 Boston (13.3 mi) 22643 Markham (14.6 mi) 22724 Jeffersonton (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,236
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	40.96 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.7308
Longitude	-78.1720
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	22.7%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.1%	16.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,236

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$113,750

Median household income

$48,731

Per capita income

$504,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

64.6%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

60.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	22.6%
18 and over	957	77.4%
65 and over	386	31.2%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,091	84%
Hispanic or Latino	63	4.8%
Other race	63	4.8%
Two or more races	50	3.8%
Black or African American	23	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.1%	16.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 21.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	21.9%
Median income	$113,750

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 39.7%

$500k–$1M 35.5%

$1M+ 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$504,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	64.6%
Renter occupied	35.4%
Vacant	30.8%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	49.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	32.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	64.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	98	20.4%
Households with children under 18	109	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	48.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	9.6%
Married	59.9%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	5.6%	7.9%
Divorced	6.2%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 14.3%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 32.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	60.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.8%
Kindergarten	12	5.1%
Elementary school	198	83.5%
High school	2	0.8%
College / grad school	16	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Other services 14.7%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Information 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.1%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	0.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.2%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	23.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,167	94.4%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,109	89.7%
Born in same state	1,101	89.1%
Born in different state	500	40.5%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	127	10.3%
Not a US citizen	127	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	382	30.9%
Italian	143	11.6%
Arab	33	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	1.5%
German	11	0.9%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22747

What city is ZIP code 22747 in?

ZIP code 22747 is primarily assigned to Washington, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22747 in?

ZIP code 22747 falls within Rappahannock County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22747 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 22747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22747?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22747 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 22747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 22747 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 22747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 22747 in?

ZIP code 22747 observes the EST timezone.