City

Ruther Glen, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caroline County  ·  Virginia

👥17,857Population
💰$89,097Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$279,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.1%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 27.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White58.1%
Hispanic8.2%
Black27.1%
Asian1.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma201 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,324 (38.3%)
Some College1,579 (14%)
Associates1,443 (12.8%)
Bachelors982 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,771 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,097 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$279,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,532/mo
Total Housing Units7,086
Vacant Units521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Ruther Glen, VA

Ruther Glen is a city in Virginia, located in Caroline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,857 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Ruther Glen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,097 is above the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ruther Glen is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,532 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruther Glen is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.14%).

Ruther Glen, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Ruther Glen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22546 17,857 $89,097 $279,400 $1,532 4.6% 33.2% 85.1%