The numbers behind Medicare in King and Queen County
| King and Queen County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,671 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,993 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 830 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,671 residents age 65 and older, King and Queen County is 121st among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 24.9% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. The 594 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 41.6% of King and Queen County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 39.6% average across Virginia. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in King and Queen County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies King and Queen County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 2,008 Medicare beneficiaries in King and Queen County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in King and Queen County, CMS reported about 601 emergency room visits and 218 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 10% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in King and Queen County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in King and Queen County; we help King and Queen County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near King and Queen County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside King and Queen County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
King and Queen County: communities and ZIP codes
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside King and Queen County include 22437, 23023, 23085, 23091, 23108, 23110, 23126, 23148, 23156, 23161, 23177. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in King and Queen County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer King and Queen County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for King and Queen County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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King and Queen County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Manassas Park | 1,682 | 40.6% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Radford | 1,655 | 47.4% | 10% | Metro |
| Surry County | 1,730 | 45.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Charles City County | 1,809 | 45.5% | 8% | Metro |
| Craig County | 1,265 | 41.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Sussex County | 2,101 | 50.7% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.