Upperville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 20184
Fauquier County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 839
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,278
- Median income Below-median income area
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Upperville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20184 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20184 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upperville, Fauquier County, Virginia, home to just 839 residents across 102.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20184 reports a modest median household income of $50,278 (41% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,043. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fauquier County, so 20184 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 20184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Upperville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20184.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20184, Upperville, 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
839
Population
102.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20184?
34.0
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
17.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,278
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$64,043
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 20184 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Upperville, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,278 16th percentile higher than 16% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
426housing units
426
Total Housing Units
246
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,242
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 20184, employing approximately 286 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,830,000.
30
Businesses
286
Employees
$29.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 30.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 20184 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20141
Round Hill (20141)
6,131 residents
- 20135
Bluemont (20135)
2,834 residents
- 20117
Middleburg (20117)
2,693 residents
- 20198
The Plains (20198)
2,492 residents
- 20144 1,012
Delaplane (20144)
1,012 residents
- 20184 839
Upperville (20184)
839 residents
- 20130 281
Paris (20130)
281 residents
- 22643 197
Markham (22643)
197 residents
- 20118 7
Middleburg (20118)
7 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20184 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20141
Round Hill (20141)
$210,563 median income
- 20144
Delaplane (20144)
$192,614 median income
- 20117
Middleburg (20117)
$146,120 median income
- 20135
Bluemont (20135)
$114,219 median income
- 20198
The Plains (20198)
$106,518 median income
- 20130
Paris (20130)
$92,560 median income
- 20184 $50,278
Upperville (20184)
$50,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20184 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20184, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20184 in?
ZIP code 20184 (Upperville) is located in Fauquier County, Virginia. Fauquier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fauquier-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20184?
ZIP code 20184 in Upperville, VA has a population of 839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20184?
The median household income in ZIP 20184 is $50,278, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20184?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20184 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20184?
ZIP code 20184 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20184?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20184 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20184?
In ZIP code 20184, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20184?
In ZIP code 20184, approximately 27.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20184?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20184 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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