| ZIP Code | 22546 |
|---|---|
| City | Ruther Glen |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Caroline County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 225 ft |
| Latitude | 37.944471 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.446105 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 201 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,324 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 1,579 (14%) |
| Associates | 1,443 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 982 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,771 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,097 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,532/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,086 |
| Vacant Units | 521 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,086 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 521 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 22546 is located in Ruther Glen, Virginia, within Caroline County. With a population of 17,857, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 22546 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,097 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22546 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,532 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 22546 is majority White (58.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22546 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 22546 in Ruther Glen, VA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,857 residents, a median household income of $89,097, and a median home value of $279,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.