ZIP Code 22546 -- Ruther glen, VA

Caroline | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 85.84% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
18,392
Unknown
Median Income
$89,247
Home Value
$301,100
Median Rent
$1,676
Median Age
37.10
Diversity Index
64.40
High
Cost of Living
120.4
significantly above average
Unemployment
5.3%

About ZIP Code 22546

ZIP code 22546 in Ruther Glen, Virginia is a unknown area with a population of 18,392. The median household income is $89,247, which is This is 19% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $301,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 120.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.10 years. Approximately 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Caroline, VA.

Population & Age

Total Population
18,392
Median Age
37.10
Male Population
8,991
48.9%
Female Population
9,401
51.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
64.40 High
White
58.4%
Black or African American
25.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
8.4%
Other Race
6.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$89,247
Mean Household Income
$104,399
Per Capita Income
$39,449
Below Poverty Line
12.1%

This is 19% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$301,100
Median Rent
$1,676
Total Housing Units
7,228
Occupied Units
6,744
Vacant Units
484
6.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1999
Owner Occupied
85.8%
Renter Occupied
14.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 85.8% Renter 14.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,090
Employment Rate
94.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.0%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
10.4%

Cost of Living Index

120.4
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 22546 is 20.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Caroline

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
22580 Woodford 5,107 $93,603
22427 Bowling green 4,356 $81,488
22514 Milford 2,290 $78,792
22535 Port royal 460 $160,259
22538 Rappahannock aca 348 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 22546

ZIP code 22546 (Ruther glen, VA) has a total population of 18,392 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 22546 is $89,247 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 19% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 22546 is primarily located in Ruther glen, Virginia (VA). It falls within Caroline County.

The median home value in ZIP code 22546 is $301,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,676.

The median age in ZIP code 22546 is 37.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 22546 has a cost of living index of 120.39 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 22546, 21.56% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.38% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 22546 is 5.31%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 10.43% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.