City

Tappahannock, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Virginia

👥6,523Population
💰$65,357Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$247,100Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 45.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White46.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black45.7%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,827 (44.5%)
Some College441 (10.8%)
Associates679 (16.6%)
Bachelors279 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree818 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,357 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$247,100 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$969/mo
Total Housing Units3,310
Vacant Units674

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Tappahannock, VA

Tappahannock is a city in Virginia, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,523 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Tappahannock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,357 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tappahannock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $969 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tappahannock is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Tappahannock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22560 6,523 $65,357 $247,100 $969 6.0% 26.7% 63.0%