| ZIP Code | 22437 |
|---|---|
| City | Center Cross |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 32 ft |
| Latitude | 37.780394 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.811764 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.0 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 1.3% ▼ 87% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 75 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 60 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 114 (27%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (2.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 163 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,528 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $321,300 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 409 |
| Vacant Units | 184 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 409 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 184 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 22437 is located in Center Cross, Virginia, within Essex County. With a population of 631, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46 years. Economically, 22437 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,528 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22437 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,300 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 22437 is majority White (65.13%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.3%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22437 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 50% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 22437 in Center Cross, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 631 residents, a median household income of $101,528, and a median home value of $321,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.