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Culpeper County, VA

2 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Culpeper County, Virginia.

Population

54,397

Land area

379sq mi

People per sq mi

143

ZIP codes

11

Cities and towns in Culpeper County

Full map

Culpeper County at a glance

  • Culpeper County is 35% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $100,049 a year, 7% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,200 (7% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,423 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Culpeper (20,794) and Brandy Station (237).

Local data for Culpeper County, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Culpeper County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,049

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$409,200

Prices +6.5% in a year

Median rent

$1,423/mo

Homeownership

75.0%

Bachelor's or higher

27.3%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

35.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,392), Irish Americans (4,666), Italian Americans (2,151).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,587

16,412 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,786

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$334M

FY 2026, $6,351 per person

PPP loans

$71.3M

991 loans, 9,512 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$308K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Culpeper County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled10.7%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Culpeper County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

845

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

40

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Culpeper County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Culpeper County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Culpeper County, VA?
Culpeper is the largest city or town in Culpeper County, with about 20,794 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Culpeper County?
Culpeper County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22701, 22713, 22714, 22718, 22724.
What is the population of Culpeper County, VA?
About 54,397 people live in Culpeper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Culpeper County?
Culpeper County borders Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Fauquier County, Orange County, Madison County, Rappahannock County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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