Essex County, VA ZIP codes
There are 8 ZIP codes in Essex County, VA, in 8 towns, from 22436 to 23115. The largest are 22560 (Tappahannock), 22454 (Dunnsville) and 22436 (Caret).
The county seat is Tappahannock.
- ZIP codes
- 8
- Towns
- 8
- County seat
- Tappahannock
- County FIPS
51057- State
- Virginia
- Population
- 10,623
- Median household income
- $56,520
- Land area
- 257 sq mi
- Area code
- 686
Essex County ZIP codes by town
- Tappahannock (county seat)
- 22560
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of Essex County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Essex County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Essex County in numbers
About 10,623 people live in Essex County, in 4,447 households, the 112th most populous of Virginia's 123 counties. The median household income is $56,520 a year, 39% below the Virginia median of $93,170 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,100 (38% below the Virginia median), and median gross rent is $972 a month. The median age is 47.1; 16.6% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42.2% across Virginia); the average commute takes 39 minutes.
| Population | 10,623 |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,447 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Median household income | $56,520 |
| Median home value | $238,100 |
| Median gross rent | $972 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% |
| Mean commute | 38.5 min |
| Population density | 41 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Essex County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dunnsville | 1 | 2,290 |
| Tappahannock | 1 | 1,908 |
| Caret | 1 | 791 |
| Champlain | 1 | 252 |
| Laneview | 1 | 227 |
| Hustle | 1 | 224 |
| Loretto | 1 | 74 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Essex County.
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Every ZIP code in Essex County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22436 | Caret , VA | Standard | 791 | — | $245,900 |
22438 | Champlain , VA | Standard | 252 | $87,188 | $247,400 |
22454 | Dunnsville , VA | Standard | 2,290 | $49,480 | $247,800 |
22476 | Hustle , VA | Standard | 224 | $53,100 | — |
22504 | Laneview , VA | Standard | 227 | $93,421 | $154,700 |
22509 | Loretto , VA | Standard | 74 | $19,449 | $172,100 |
22560 | Tappahannock , VA | Standard | 6,612 | $61,082 | $246,600 |
23115 | Millers Tavern , VA | No street area | — | — | — |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Essex County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/va/county/essex
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