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Bluemont, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20135

Clarke County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,834
25/sq mi
$114,219
Median income
$573,500
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bluemont pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20135 covers 115.2 square miles in Bluemont, Clarke County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,834 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20135 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,219 (33% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $65,672. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $573,500 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,404 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Clarke County, letting you compare 20135 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bluemont, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20135.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20135, Bluemont, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,834

Population

115.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20135?

47.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$114,219

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$65,672

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20135 ranks nationally

Bluemont, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$114,219 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,471

Total Housing Units

1,389

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$573,500

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,404

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20135 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 177
2021 +12.2% 199
2022 +15.5% 230
2023 +6.4% 244
2024 -0.8% 242

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 20135, employing approximately 532 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,540,000.

74

Businesses

532

Employees

$27.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 29.7%
Construction 10 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 8.1%
Manufacturing 4 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.4%
Retail trade 3 4.0%
Information 3 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20135 vs 20141 →

ZIP 20135 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20135 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20135 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20135 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20141 Round Hill, VA 6,131 4.6 mi
20184 Upperville, VA 839 6.4 mi
20130 Paris, VA 281 6.3 mi
22611 Berryville, VA 8,757 7.7 mi
20132 Purcellville, VA 15,900 9.2 mi
25446 Summit Point, WV 1,463 11.0 mi
20117 Middleburg, VA 2,693 9.9 mi
20118 Middleburg, VA 7 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

22611 standard
Berryville, VA
Pop: 8,757
22620 standard
Boyce, VA
Pop: 2,348
20130 standard
Paris, VA
Pop: 281
22646 standard
Millwood, VA
Pop: 205

Related Areas

Clarke County Bluemont, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20135 in? ▼
ZIP code 20135 (Bluemont) is located in Clarke County, Virginia. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20135? ▼
ZIP code 20135 in Bluemont, VA has a population of 2,834 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20135 is $114,219, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20135 is $573,500, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20135 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20135? ▼
ZIP code 20135 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20135 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20135 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20135? ▼
In ZIP code 20135, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20135 is 38.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20135? ▼
In ZIP code 20135, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.