US ZIP Code
22438

Champlain, VA

Essex County  ·  Virginia

● Active
👥 261 Population ↓ 27% since 2019
💰 $113,125 Median HH Income
▲ 48% above avg ↑ 117% since 2019
🎂 42.2 Median Age ↓ 20% since 2019
🏠 $222,500 Median Home Value
▼ 20% below avg ↑ 150% since 2019
🎓 31.9% College Grads
▼ 18% below avg
📊 8.4% Unemployment
▲ 72% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code22438
CityChamplain
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyEssex County
Area Code686/804
Elevation10 ft
Latitude38.042972
Longitude-76.995776
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS51057
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 60.9% (159) Female 39.1% (102) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Black: 2.7%Race
White97.3%
Black2.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
25–44
41%
45–64
13%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.78
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
HS Graduate89 (48.1%)
Some College35 (18.9%)
Associates2 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree59 (31.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 1.1%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
HS Grad48.1%
Some College18.9%
Associates1.1%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$150k–200k
3%
$200k–300k
44%
$300k–500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,125 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 117% since 2019
Median Home Value$222,500 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 150% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units94
Avg HH Size2.78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$50k–75k
2%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
2000+
68%

Summary

Total Units94
Owner Occupied66.0%
Renter Occupied34.0%
Avg HH Size2.78
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 22438 is in Champlain, VA, in Essex County.
ZIP code 22438 is located in Virginia (VA).
ZIP code 22438 is in Essex County, VA.
ZIP 22438 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 22438 is 261 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 22438 is $113,125 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 22438 is $222,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 22438

ZIP code 22438 is located in Champlain, Virginia, within Essex County. With a population of 261, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 22438 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,125 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 22438 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 150% since 2019.

The population of 22438 is primarily White (97.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Household income has grown by 117% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 22438 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.

Overall, ZIP code 22438 in Champlain, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 261 residents, a median household income of $113,125, and a median home value of $222,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.