City

Chester Gap, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rappahannock County  ·  Virginia

👥859Population
💰$73,702Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$238,400Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓4.2%College Grads▼ 89% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Black: 17.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White79.5%
Black17.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.69
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads4.2% ▼ 89% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate236 (54.4%)
Some College37 (8.5%)
Associates143 (32.9%)
Bachelors7 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (2.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 32.9%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 2.5%Edu
HS Grad54.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates32.9%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate2.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$200k–$300k
49%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,702 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$238,400 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Chester Gap, VA

Chester Gap is a city in Virginia, located in Rappahannock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 859 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, Chester Gap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,702 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chester Gap is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,400, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester Gap is less-educated. 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.51%).

Chester Gap, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Chester Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22623 859 $73,702 $238,400 5.2% 4.2% 66.5%