22560 ZIP Code
Tappahannock, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 22560 |
| City/Town: | Tappahannock |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 6,677 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,631 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,392 |
| Median Home Value: | $215,300 |
| Land Area: | 99.1 sq miles
256.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9158, -76.9611 |
Population Information (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,677 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,235 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,442 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 419 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 378 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 339 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 331 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 371 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 714 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 578 | 8.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,014 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 510 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 541 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 743 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 504 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 235 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $215,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,392 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,681 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 711 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,647 | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,034 | 38.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,839 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 227 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 669 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,754 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,197 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 277 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 521 | 10.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 194 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (22560 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,631 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,216 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,196 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,861 | 89.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 320 | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,345 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,400 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 316 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 133 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,080 | 46.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,135 | 47.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 41 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 18 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 362 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 91 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 144 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 101 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (22560 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 239 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 160 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 300 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 288 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 360 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 447 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 357 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 342 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 83 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (22560 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,831 | 64.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 514 | 18.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 127 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 141 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (22560 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 234 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 374 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 16 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 366 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 359 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 202 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 563 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 169 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 121 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 133 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 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 (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,884 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,766 | 56.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,317 | 49.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 695 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (22560 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,772 | 66.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,249 | 46.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 705 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 205 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 66 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 478 | 17.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (22560 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,065 | 60.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 111 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 35 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 68 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 283 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 46 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 162 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 622 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (22560 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 76 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 588 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 620 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 577 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 561 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 393 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 296 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 97 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (22560 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 36 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 204 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,045 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,587 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 474 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 46 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (22560 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 39 | 1.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,118 | 79.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 335 | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (22560 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 220 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,082 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 618 | 23.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 761 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (22560 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 97 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 85 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 284 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 283 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 384 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 378 | 23.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 132 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (22560 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,268 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,681 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,294 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 210 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 373 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 826 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 647 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,040 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (22560 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,621 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 846 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,497 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 49 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 181 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 995 | 38.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (22560 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,300 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 163 | 12.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 544 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 208 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 206 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,359 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 503 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,579 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,070 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 54 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 470 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 546 | 51.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (22560 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,050 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 592 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 193 | 32.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 397 | 67.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 165 | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (22560 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,563 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 10 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 114 | 1140.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 114 | 1140.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 114 | 1140.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 10.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 70.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 28 | 280.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (22560 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,258 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,001 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 257 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 116 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 91 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (22560 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,681 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,159 | 80.5% | 89.4% |
Tappahannock, VA22560