PlainZIP

Dumfries, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22026

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

14,258
683/sq mi
$124,318
Median income
$483,000
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dumfries pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
683
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia, home to 14,258 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 683 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,318 (45% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,688. Local economic indicators show a 7.3% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $483,000 (44% above the state average), median rent at $1,892 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Prince William County, letting you compare 22026 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 22026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dumfries, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22026.

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 22026, Dumfries, 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

14,258

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

683

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22026?

32.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 28.0%
African American 42.4%
Asian 10.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$124,318

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$44,688

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

39.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22026 ranks nationally

Dumfries, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,318 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,046

Total Housing Units

6,760

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$483,000

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,892

Median Rent

2001

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

+20.5%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22026 have increased 20.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 218
2021 +12.5% 246
2022 +14.2% 281
2023 -5.0% 267
2024 +20.5% 321

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 349 business establishments in ZIP 22026, employing approximately 4,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,029,000.

349

Businesses

4,858

Employees

$260.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 52 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 46 13.2%
Retail trade 44 12.6%
Construction 40 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.0%
Finance and insurance 9 2.6%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Manufacturing 5 1.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%

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 22026 vs 22172 →

ZIP 22026 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 22026 ranks #6 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 22026 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 22026 ranks #5 of 9 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
22172 Triangle, VA 8,699 3.8 mi
22025 Dumfries, VA 17,379 3.3 mi
22191 Woodbridge, VA 57,598 4.2 mi
22193 Woodbridge, VA 73,047 6.0 mi
20658 Marbury, MD 854 7.2 mi
22134 Quantico, VA 6,862 5.9 mi
22192 Woodbridge, VA 53,394 8.1 mi
20640 Indian Head, MD 10,438 7.2 mi
22125 Occoquan, VA 711 8.2 mi
22079 Lorton, VA 32,059 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince William County

22193 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 73,047
22191 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 57,598
22192 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 53,394
20109 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 37,265
20111 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 30,590
20155 standard
Gainesville, VA
Pop: 29,411

Related Areas

Prince William County Dumfries, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22026 in? ▼
ZIP code 22026 (Dumfries) is located in Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-william-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22026? ▼
ZIP code 22026 in Dumfries, VA has a population of 14,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22026 is $124,318, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22026 is $483,000, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22026 is African American at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22026? ▼
ZIP code 22026 has 349 business establishments employing approximately 4,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22026 are: Other services (except public administration) (52), Health care and social assistance (46), Retail trade (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22026 increased by 20.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 22026? ▼
In ZIP code 22026, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 22026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22026 is 39.5 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 22026? ▼
In ZIP code 22026, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22026 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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