Colonial Beach, VA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
22443	Standard	9,151	100.00%	Colonial Bch,Oak Grove,Washgtns Brhp,Washingtons Birthplace

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Population & Demographics

Colonial Beach, VA has 10,026 residents, with an average household size of 2.1. The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.9%) and 35-39 (11.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.1% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	9,151
Total Households:	3,997
Total Housing Units:	5,234
Average Household Size:	2.27
Average Family Size:	3.24

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	3,908
Total Households:	1,792
Total Housing Units:	2,499
Average Household Size:	2.15
Average Family Size:	3.38

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	8,341	8,552	8,134	8,086	7,924	8,272	8,297	8,534	8,872	8,906	10,044	10,297	10,026
Decennial Census	8,083	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,151	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 47.1

Male Median Age: 45.2

Female Median Age: 48.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	250	216	256	222	203	271	280	267	220	249	263	353	377	332	266	200	103	66
Female	259	224	246	244	217	265	274	253	209	262	291	384	436	396	299	218	154	126
Total	509	440	502	466	420	536	554	520	429	511	554	737	813	728	565	418	257	192

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,727	75.69%
Black:	1,344	15.12%
Hispanic:*	436	4.91%
Asian:	104	1.17%
American Indian:	50	0.56%
Hawaiian:	11	0.12%
Other:	216	2.43%
Total:	8,888	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,394	48.02%	45.2 years
Females:	4,757	51.98%	48.4 years
Total:	9,151	100%	47.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,809	46.29%	46.4 years
Females:	2,099	53.71%	51.2 years
Total:	3,908	100%	49.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,706	96.81%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	26	0.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	99	0.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	195	2.93%
Total Population:	10,026	100%
Total Native Population:	9,732	97.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:	294	2.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Colonial Beach, VA have an average household income of $57,366 (much lower than the State by 36.9%, and much lower than the Nation by 27.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($78,094 vs $44,627). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$48,463	$48,777	$49,091	$49,114	$48,624	$55,703	$59,789	$55,938	$54,018	$53,727	$54,973	$55,414	$57,366
Median Family Income	$56,389	$54,631	$54,716	$59,306	$62,428	$71,790	$79,976	$79,167	$76,234	$78,293	$78,453	$67,991	$78,094
Median NonFamily Income	$30,050	$31,221	$29,990	$28,876	$26,385	$31,216	$31,867	$33,279	$35,669	$35,213	$45,093	$41,827	$44,627
Median Male Income	$43,598	$41,854	$41,488	$39,733	$45,506	$51,344	$58,308	$60,000	$63,356	$57,393	$58,490	$62,542	$64,570
Median Female Income	$31,188	$32,191	$34,476	$34,950	$38,958	$43,094	$44,402	$45,709	$41,563	$42,093	$45,703	$45,614	$49,875

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,719	45.92%
Unemployed:	336	4.15%
Not In Labor Force:	4,044	49.93%
Total:	8,099	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,282	34.47%
Service:	673	18.10%
Sales and Office:	743	19.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	603	16.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	418	11.24%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,719	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Colonial Beach, VA, the median home value is $243,200 - much lower than the State by 32.6%, and up $38,700 (18.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $896 per month - much lower than the State by 40.8%, and down $-157 (-14.9%) since 2020. Most renters in Colonial Beach pay under $1,000 (55.1%). About 55.1% pay under $1,000 and 9.1% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.5% (68.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 23.5% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$192,600	$187,700	$194,800	$208,900	$220,700	$225,100	$221,800	$226,500	$221,500	$204,500	$211,000	$241,100	$243,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	243	25.00%
$500 to $999:	227	23.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:	217	22.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:	167	17.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:	61	6.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	57	5.86%
Total:	972	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$872	$944	$928	$960	$913	$1,022	$1,014	$1,024	$1,039	$1,053	$1,050	$1,090	$896

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,080	48.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,200	28.22%
Renter Occupied:	972	22.86%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,252	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,252	76.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,309	23.54%
Total Housing Units:	5,561	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

21.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (41.5%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 87.3%, which is below the state rate (91.3%). The share of people in poverty is 9.8%, which is above the state rate (6.8%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), up 2.9 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	352	4.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	788	10.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,032	41.06%
Some college, no degree:	1,218	16.50%
Associate's degree:	618	8.37%
Bachelor's degree:	870	11.78%
Graduate or professional degree:	506	6.85%
Total:	7,384	100%
High school graduate or higher:	6,244	84.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,376	18.63%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,768	50.15%
Public Insurance:	4,947	43.01%
No Insurance:	787	6.84%
Total:	11,502	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,715	93.16%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.9%	7.6%	6.4%	8.8%	7.3%	7.1%	7.7%	11.0%	11.1%	9.7%	11.1%	11.1%	9.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	67	4.16%
Kindergarten:	112	6.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	808	50.19%
High school (grades 9-12):	302	18.76%
College or graduate school:	321	19.94%
Total:	1,610	100%
Early Childhood:	179	11.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,222	75.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	22443 (Standard)
County:	Westmoreland County, VA
Area Codes:	686,804
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	3,908 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	None [Learn More]
Coordinates:	38.1816, -76.9980
Land Area:	59.26 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/va-colonial-beach.asp

Occupied Housing Units:	1,858	72.52%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	704	27.48%
Total Housing Units:	2,562	100%

Private Insurance:	2,063	47.55%
Public Insurance:	1,942	44.76%
No Insurance:	334	7.70%
Total:	4,339	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,005	92.30%

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,184Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	162Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,635Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,639Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	110Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	164Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$6,180,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$28,066,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	878Source: CBP

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Colonial Beach, VA

22443 is the only ZIP Code for Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach, VA has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Colonial Beach, VA

Sources & References

White:	2,890	77.52%
Black:	549	14.73%
Hispanic:*	129	3.46%
Asian:	72	1.93%
American Indian:	21	0.56%
Hawaiian:	11	0.30%
Other:	56	1.50%
Total:	3,728	100%

Native, born in the United States:	3,872	98.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	13	0.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	45	1.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	1.15%
Total Population:	3,930	100%
Total Native Population:	3,885	98.85%
Total Foreign-born Population:	45	1.15%

Employed:	1,188	39.32%
Unemployed:	0	0.00%
Not In Labor Force:	1,833	60.68%
Total:	3,021	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	308	25.93%
Service:	299	25.17%
Sales and Office:	287	24.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	106	8.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	188	15.82%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,188	100%

Less than $500:	118	27.00%
$500 to $999:	107	24.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:	66	15.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:	80	18.31%
$2,000 to $2,499:	37	8.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	29	6.64%
Total:	437	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	972	52.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	449	24.17%
Renter Occupied:	437	23.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,858	100%

Less than 9th grade:	102	3.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	281	9.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,216	40.26%
Some college, no degree:	460	15.23%
Associate's degree:	308	10.20%
Bachelor's degree:	356	11.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	297	9.83%
Total:	3,020	100%
High school graduate or higher:	2,637	87.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	653	21.62%

Nursery School, Preschool:	22	3.56%
Kindergarten:	69	11.17%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	376	60.84%
High school (grades 9-12):	64	10.36%
College or graduate school:	87	14.08%
Total:	618	100%
Early Childhood:	91	14.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	509	82.36%

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Land Area:	59.264 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.821 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,05,07Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	18400Source: Census
Place Name:	Colonial Beach town; VirginiaSource: Census