22546 ZIP Code
Ruther Glen, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 22546 |
| City/Town: | Ruther Glen |
| County: | Caroline |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 17,371 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,904 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,066 |
| Median Home Value: | $252,200 |
| Land Area: | 163.8 sq miles
424.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9445, -77.4461 |
Population Information (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,371 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,189 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,182 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,092 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,174 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,478 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,169 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 748 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,231 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,496 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,250 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,134 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,080 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,618 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 779 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 122 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $252,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,456 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,066 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,379 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 687 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,436 | 85.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 943 | 14.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,710 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 258 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 709 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,708 | 40.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,488 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 807 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,608 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,132 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (22546 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,904 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,516 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,560 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,390 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,007 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 383 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,768 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,682 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,187 | 24.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 123 | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,924 | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,720 | 27.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 140 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 588 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 999 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 836 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 900 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 246 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 468 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (22546 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 154 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 33 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 296 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 295 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 957 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 962 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 911 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,435 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 809 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 527 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (22546 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,909 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,134 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 630 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 42.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (22546 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 622 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 485 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,192 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 623 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 879 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,063 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,889 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 722 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 305 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 818 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,295 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,423 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,180 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,076 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (22546 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,496 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,630 | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,444 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 249 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 54 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 527 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (22546 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,188 | 87.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 402 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 405 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (22546 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 461 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,600 | 36.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 954 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 799 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,367 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 219 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 329 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 96 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (22546 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 31 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 104 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,230 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,910 | 55.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,594 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 197 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (22546 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 716 | 11.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 442 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,682 | 73.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 298 | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 105 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 125 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (22546 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 264 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,057 | 16.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,056 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,002 | 47.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (22546 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 190 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 163 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 415 | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 832 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,953 | 35.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,588 | 29.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 288 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (22546 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,668 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $427 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,456 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,379 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,404 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,431 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 898 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,761 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,587 | 40.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,787 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (22546 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,459 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,865 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,551 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 122 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 730 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,076 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (22546 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,238 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,464 | 58.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,054 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 476 | 11.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,762 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,747 | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,371 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,114 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 190 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,215 | 57.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 709 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (22546 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,992 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,039 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 767 | 37.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,258 | 61.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 135 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (22546 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,736 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 635 | 610.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 635 | 610.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 635 | 610.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 125.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 386 | 371.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (22546 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,279 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,271 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,008 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 703 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 155 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 150 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (22546 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,379 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,122 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Ruther Glen, VA22546