| ZIP Code | 22623 |
|---|---|
| City | Chester Gap |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Rappahannock County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,582 ft |
| Latitude | 38.848927 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.140664 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.8 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.69 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 4.2% ▼ 89% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 236 (54.4%) |
| Some College | 37 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 143 (32.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (1.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11 (2.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,702 ≈ Avg ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,400 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 233 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 233 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.69 |
ZIP code 22623 is located in Chester Gap, Virginia, within Rappahannock County. With a population of 859, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.8 years. Economically, 22623 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,702 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22623 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,400 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 22623 is primarily White (79.51%). Residents are less-educated — 4.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has declined by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22623 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 22623 in Chester Gap, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 859 residents, a median household income of $73,702, and a median home value of $238,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.