Burgess, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22432
Northumberland County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 394
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burgess pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22432 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22432 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burgess, Northumberland County, Virginia, home to just 394 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22432 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (34% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,088. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. 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.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 22432 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 22432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burgess, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22432.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 22432, Burgess, 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
394
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22432?
58.6
Median Age
62.9%
Male
37.1%
Female
18.8%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$33,088
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22432 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Burgess, 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)
$56,250 25th percentile higher than 25% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
176housing units
176
Total Housing Units
138
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 22432, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,805,000.
42
Businesses
253
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
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 22432 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22473
Heathsville (22473)
5,099 residents
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
2,993 residents
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
2,063 residents
- 22432 394
Burgess (22432)
394 residents
- 22579 155
Wicomico Church (22579)
155 residents
- 22530 126
Ophelia (22530)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22432 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
$89,200 median income
- 22473
Heathsville (22473)
$68,021 median income
- 22432
Burgess (22432)
$56,250 median income
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
$47,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22432 ranks #3 of 4 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 22432, 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 22432 in?
ZIP code 22432 (Burgess) is located in Northumberland County, Virginia. Northumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northumberland-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22432?
ZIP code 22432 in Burgess, VA has a population of 394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22432?
The median household income in ZIP 22432 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22432?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22432 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22432?
ZIP code 22432 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22432?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22432 are: Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22432?
In ZIP code 22432, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 22432?
In ZIP code 22432, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22432?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22432 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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