City

Bowling Green, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Caroline County  ·  Virginia

👥4,301Population
💰$76,635Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$293,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.7%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 9.5%Race
White65.7%
Hispanic6.6%
Black14.2%
Asian0.8%
Other9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
23%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate804 (35.2%)
Some College408 (17.9%)
Associates478 (20.9%)
Bachelors165 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree420 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,635 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$293,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units1,643
Vacant Units198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Bowling Green, VA

Bowling Green is a city in Virginia, located in Caroline County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,301 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Bowling Green is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,635 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bowling Green is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowling Green is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.73%).

Bowling Green, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22427 4,301 $76,635 $293,000 $868 3.3% 25.6% 60.6%

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