22546 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22546, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22546 is a zip code in Caroline County and Hanover County, Virginia, which covers Madison, Mattaponi, Reedy Church, and Beaverdam, with a total population of 16,454 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 22546 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22546.

The estimated population of people living in 22546 is 16,454, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22546 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,454
 -0.6% +5.66%
2020
16,553
+1.34%
-
2019
16,334
+0.57%
-
2018
16,242
+4.3%
-
2017
15,573
 - -

Population of 22546 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22546 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.2%
66.2%
 -6.04%
Black/African American
28.7%
26.9%
 +6.69%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
3.6%
 +16.67%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.6%
 +112.50%
Other
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22546 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 22546 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22546 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22546 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 -2.07% 38.8 -4.67% 37.6 +0.27%
2020 38.7 -3.97% 40.7 -0.97% 37.5 -5.06%
2019 40.3 0% 41.1 -0.48% 39.5 +0.77%
2018 40.3 0% 41.3 0% 39.2 -0.51%
2017 40.3 - 41.3 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 22546 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 22546 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 898 +23.5% 1,314 +6.45% 1,059 1,365
10 to 19 1,077 -1.16% 1,026 +13.56% 1,044 1,127
20 to 29 446 +23% 802 +37.91% 535 1,142
30 to 39 999 +27.86% 1,135 -3.11% 1,258 1,091
40 to 49 1,321 -12.98% 1,344 -7.1% 1,148 1,231
50 to 59 960 +6.5% 1,131 -13.55% 1,007 966
60 to 69 946 +11.34% 980 +4.39% 1,054 1,011
70+ 518 +15.68% 676 +20.37% 594 822

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22546 zip code is $83,345.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 22546.

  • Under 25
    $71,953.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,542.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,107.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,200.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22546 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 22546, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 22546 is currently $104,310.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.84% of households in 22546 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 22546 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22546 is $38,454.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22546 by the total population of 22546.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22546 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22546 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22546 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22546 zip over the age of 16 is 12,487.

Of those people, a total of 69.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 22546 is 66.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 22546 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 628 21.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 713 99.60% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 964 79.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 987 87.80% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 2,510 90.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,180 83.40% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,024 85.80% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 1,046 55.30% 10.00%
65 to 74 years 1,587 36.50% 18.00%
75 years and over 848 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22546. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,724 71.10% 4.60%
Black or African American 3,755 71.50% 1.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 84 63.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 365 55.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 534 41.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 503 59.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,561 70.80% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22546 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 22546 is 8,359, with median earnings of $44,935.00.

Women in 22546 are earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,359 $44,935.00
Male 4,408 $54,363.00
Female 3,951 $37,893.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22546 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 691 $66,726.00
Business and Financial 500 $56,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 458 $104,914.00
Architecture and Engineering 109 $100,972.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00
Community and Social Service 297 $65,253.00
Legal 84 $41,842.00
Educational and Library 547 $47,140.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $61,927.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $58,710.00
Healthcare Support 104 $37,800.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $59,728.00
Law Enforcement 170 $46,534.00
Food Preparation and Serving 376 $11,603.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 293 $11,312.00
Personal Care and Service 196 $17,063.00
Sales 761 $39,761.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,287 $35,392.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 403 $41,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $51,184.00
Production 428 $44,231.00
Transportation and Material Moving 470 $38,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22546 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 22546.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 232 $104,167.00 459 $56,210.00
Business and Financial 165 $70,718.00 335 $55,243.00
Computer and Mathematical 390 $107,012.00 68 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 109 $100,972.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 297 $65,253.00
Legal 27 $0.00 57 $0.00
Educational and Library 215 $55,670.00 332 $45,720.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $73,447.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $96,029.00 198 $54,111.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 70 $39,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $108,477.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 152 $46,023.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 258 $11,367.00 118 $21,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 222 $11,291.00 71 $25,134.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 196 $17,063.00
Sales 354 $82,573.00 407 $32,029.00
Office and Administrative Support 248 $37,250.00 1,039 $34,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 397 $42,017.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $51,184.00 0 $0.00
Production 321 $51,619.00 107 $35,943.00
Transportation and Material Moving 432 $40,338.00 38 $16,481.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,021 households in 22546, with an average household size of 2.73 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,547 families living in the 22546 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 22546:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,268 352 927 1,474
Average Household Size 3.05 2.74 3.65 1.45
Total Families 3,268 352 927 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.47 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 4,547 families living in 22546, 5.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22546:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,821 housing units in 22546.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,021 88.27%
Vacant 800 11.73%

13.43% of the total 6,821 housing units in 22546 are rental units. This is approximately 916 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,059 are occupied by the owner - or 74.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22546 is $1,506.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22546 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    46
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    216
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    226
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    336
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    126
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22546 is $224,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22546 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    103
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    64
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    789
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,086
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,886
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,034
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    97
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22546. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22546 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    98
  • 1940 to 1949
    174
  • 1950 to 1959
    406
  • 1960 to 1969
    238
  • 1970 to 1979
    986
  • 1980 to 1989
    842
  • 1990 to 1999
    992
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,530
  • 2010 to 2013
    555
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 22546 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    183
  • 1 vehicle available
    933
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,102
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,803

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22546 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22546 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22546.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    604
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    536
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    489
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    717
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,446
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    205
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    565
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,317
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    854
  • 90 or more minutes
    610

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22546 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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