| City: | Sharps, Virginia |
| County: | Richmond County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:25 PM |
| Population: | 88 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 686 / 804 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8252, -76.7047 |
| Land Area: | 0.994 sq mi |
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Sharps is a tiny waterfront hamlet in Virginia's Northern Neck region, located in Richmond County along the Rappahannock River. Just 88 people live here in 53 households. The community has more water area (1.97 square miles) than land area (0.99 square miles), and the ZIP code exists as a point location within the larger 22572 ZIP.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative for Sharps residents, making the post office their sole mail access point. The facility maintains 29 PO Boxes for 53 households, so about 55% of homes have a box at this location. Some residents likely pick up mail from the enclosing 22572 ZIP instead.
Sharps has an unusually older and well-educated population. The median age is 51 years, and the household size of 1.66 people suggests couples and singles rather than families. Of the 25 residents age 25 and older, all hold bachelor's degrees. Owner-occupied homes dominate at 92% (49 of 53 occupied units).
The housing stock tells a story of preservation. Of the 65 total housing units, 56 were built before 1939. That's 86% pre-war construction, indicating this is a historic waterfront community that hasn't seen significant new development in nearly a century.
Only one street exists in the ZIP+4 data: Sharps Road, named for the community itself.
ZIP Code 22548 has 88 residents and 53 households (average 1.66 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.8% male and 60.2% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.1%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.2%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 115Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 88.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 53Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 25 | 25 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 412 | 504 | 440 | 511 | 439 | 38 | 59 | 25 | 115 |
| Decennial Census | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 88 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51
Male Median Age: 50.6
Female Median Age: 51.8
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 67 | 85.90% |
| Black: | 9 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 35 | 39.77% | 50.6 years |
| Females: | 53 | 60.23% | 51.8 years |
| Total: | 88 | 100% | 51.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 115 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,844. 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,735 | $15,844 | $16,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), 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. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.14%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.99%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 115 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 79.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 20.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 144 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 92 | 80.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 20.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 20.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 115 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 230 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 59.3% | 53.8% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 22548 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 31Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 22548 is located in Richmond 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 22548. It covers 0.994 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.965 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: | 0.994 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.965 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 22548 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.
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 March 1, 2026.