ZIP Code 22517 in Mollusk, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Mollusk, Virginia
County:Lancaster County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:06:10 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:686 / 804
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.7302, -76.5385
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22517 - Mollusk, VA

ZIP Code 22517, Mollusk

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLancaster County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points77 (1 homes, 10 businesses)
PO Boxes66
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 22503
Key Facts
  • The Mollusk post office maintains 66 PO Boxes for local residents and businesses
  • Only River Road appears in postal delivery records, indicating minimal street infrastructure
  • Ten businesses use PO Boxes at this location, serving the local commercial base
  • This is classified as a PO Box ZIP code, meaning all mail goes through the post office boxes
  • The community is located along the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County, Virginia

Local Postal Service

The post office functions as a local hub rather than a regional center. With 10 businesses holding boxes alongside residential customers, it serves a quiet riverside community. The postal designation reflects the area's character as a small settlement where PO Box service meets local needs without the infrastructure costs of full carrier routes.

Street Name Patterns

Waterfront Reference

The single street name references the area's location along the Rappahannock River, reflecting the waterfront geography that defines this small Virginia community.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 22517 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $681,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:78Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$152,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$681,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 22517 is located in Lancaster County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 22517. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3684.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


22520 | | 22514

Schools in ZIP Code 22517


We could not locate which school district 22517 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

New Middle-High School 8815 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Lancaster High 8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Lancaster Primary 36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Lancaster Elementary School 191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center 235 School St
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Christchurch School 49 Seahorse Ln
Christchurch, VA 23031
District: Private SchoolNearby
Chesapeake Academy 107 Steamboat Rd
Irvington, VA 22480
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ware Academy 7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 22517


Rappahannock Community College 12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149-2616
Type: Post Secondary
St. Mary's College Of Maryland 47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Type: Post Secondary
William & Mary 200 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Type: Post Secondary
Blades School Of Hair Design 22576-316 Macarthur Blvd
California, MD 20619
Type: Post Secondary
Centura College-Newport News 616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
Type: Post Secondary
Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23608-5532
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov