City

Colonial Beach, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Virginia

👥10,026Population
💰$57,366Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$243,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 15%Asian: 1.6%Other: 6%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black15.0%
Asian1.6%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,842 (44.2%)
Some College755 (11.8%)
Associates781 (12.2%)
Bachelors618 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,351 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,366 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$243,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units5,561
Vacant Units1,309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach is a city in Virginia, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,026 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Colonial Beach is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,366 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Colonial Beach is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colonial Beach is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.79%).

Colonial Beach, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Colonial Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22443 10,026 $57,366 $243,200 $896 7.9% 30.7% 77.1%