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Colonial Beach, VA
Town in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Population
3,966
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,620
ZIP codes
0
Colonial Beach and its ZIP codes
Colonial Beach at a glance
- Colonial Beach is about 7.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,513 a year, 35% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,200 (30% below Virginia) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Colonial Beach, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colonial Beach, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,513
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
40.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (561), Irish Americans (537), German Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Colonial Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,725
3,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $9,957 per person
How people get to work
Colonial Beach, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 40.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colonial Beach, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
345
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colonial Beach, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Colonial Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Island, MDCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Dahlgren CenterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Rock Point, MDCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| DahlgrenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| King GeorgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| MontrossTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Port RoyalTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Fairview BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Mechanicsville, MDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| Leonardtown, MDTown | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| Port Tobacco Village, MDTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Charlotte Hall, MDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| La Plata, MDTown | 20 mi | 8 |
| PassapatanzyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| Bryantown, MDCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| Hughesville, MDCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colonial Beach, VA in?
- Colonial Beach is in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Colonial Beach, VA?
- About 3,966 people live in Colonial Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colonial Beach?
- Nearby places include Cobb Island, MD (6.6 mi), Dahlgren Center (6.9 mi), Rock Point, MD (7.1 mi), Dahlgren (8.1 mi), King George (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023