ZIP Code 22530 in Ophelia, VA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Ophelia, Virginia
County:Northumberland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:37:15 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:686 / 804
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.9102, -76.2838
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22530 - Ophelia, VA

ZIP Code 22530, Ophelia

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationNorthumberland County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points93 (1 homes, 7 businesses)
PO Boxes85
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 22473
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box only ZIP code with 85 boxes serving the Ophelia community
  • Lighthouse View Drive is the only street with unit-based delivery records
  • Two rural carrier routes serve the surrounding area beyond the immediate post office
  • The post office serves 7 businesses through its box system
  • Ophelia is located in Northumberland County on Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula

Delivery Patterns

The delivery area includes Lighthouse View Drive, the only street with dedicated ZIP+4 records. Two rural carrier routes extend beyond the immediate area, typical of communities serving scattered residential areas near the Chesapeake Bay. The post office also serves 7 local businesses through its box system.

Street Name Patterns

Coastal Names

The single street name references the area's Chesapeake Bay waterfront character with lighthouse-themed development.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $46,935 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023.

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,935$46,588$48,224$48,661$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$73,047$52,404$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$45,833$45,743$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$46,815$46,723$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $439,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$439,500$464,300$574,100$0$0$0$0$0$0$400,000$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 22530 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 3 people with an annual payroll of $162,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:88Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$162,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 22530 is located in Northumberland 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 22530. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
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


22534 | | 22529

Schools in ZIP Code 22530


We could not locate which school district 22530 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.

Northumberland Middle 175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
District: Northumberland County Public SchoolsNearby
Northumberland High 201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
District: Northumberland County Public SchoolsNearby
Northumberland Elem 757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
District: Northumberland County Public SchoolsNearby
Chesapeake Academy 107 Steamboat Rd
Irvington, VA 22480
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christchurch School 49 Seahorse Ln
Christchurch, VA 23031
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Margaret's School 444 Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 22530


St. Mary's College Of Maryland 47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Type: Post Secondary
Blades School Of Hair Design 22576-316 Macarthur Blvd
California, MD 20619
Type: Post Secondary
Rappahannock Community College 12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149-2616
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Shore Community College 29316 Lankford Hwy
Melfa, VA 23410
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore J.t. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Type: Post Secondary
Delmarva Beauty Academy 111 Milford St
Salisbury, MD 21804-6952
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 January 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], 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
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