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Ruther Glen

An I-95 community in Caroline County with golf, lakes and some of the area’s most active new construction.

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About Ruther Glen

Ruther Glen is an unincorporated community in Caroline County at I-95 and Route 207 (exit 104), about 30 miles north of Richmond. The ZIP code is 22546.

It is a practical home base for people who commute along I-95 and want newer homes and more space for the money.

The historic Jericho School on Jericho Road in Ruther Glen, Virginia
The Jericho School on Jericho Road. Photo: Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What people like most about Ruther Glen

What Ruther Glen offers

Mattaponi Springs golf course and The Carmel School are in the area, and the Jericho School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A little history

Ruther Glen grew up around the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, which had a stop here. The Jericho School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2004).

Ruther Glen real estate at a glance

Figures for Caroline County. Ruther Glen is unincorporated, so the Census Bureau does not publish separate home statistics for it. These figures are for Caroline County, the county it belongs to.

Caroline County population
34,413
2025 estimate; 30,887 in the 2020 Census
Housing units
13,716
11,988 households
Owner-occupied homes
82.3%
2020–2024
Median home value
$307,700
Owner-occupied homes, 2020–2024
Median household income
$87,407
2020–2024
Building permits, 2025
224
New housing units authorized

Is new construction available?

Yes. Pendleton has active new construction with Richmond American, and nearby communities include Lake Caroline, Lake Land’Or, Caroline Pines and Belmont at Carmel Church. Caroline County authorized 224 new homes in 2025.

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Popular neighborhoods in Ruther Glen

These are the communities around Ruther Glen that buyers ask about.

  • Pendleton Golf, a pool, trails, parks and active new construction.
  • Lake Caroline
  • Lake Land’Or
  • Caroline Pines
  • Belmont at Carmel Church

Utilities and Services in Ruther Glen

Here are the providers I could confirm for Ruther Glen: water, sewer, power, gas, internet and trash. Where there is more than one option, I list them all. Which company serves a specific home can depend on the exact address, so confirm when you sign up. Links open in a new tab. Phone numbers and links were checked on October 27, 2026.

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Internet & Cable

Trash & Recycling

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Sources and photo credits

  • U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Caroline County, Virginia (2020 Census; July 1, 2025 population estimate; American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimates), retrieved October 27, 2026.
  • Wikipedia, “Ruther Glen, Virginia”.
  • Wikipedia, “Ruther Glen, Virginia”.
  • Caroline County utilities pages.
  • Neighborhood and new-construction information: Realtor.com, Richmond American, Jarrell Inc. and local real estate sources.
  • The Jericho School on Jericho Road. Photo: Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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