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
$56,250
Median income
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burgess pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.7 square miles in Burgess, Northumberland County, Virginia. The area is home to 394 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22432 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22432 sits at $56,250 (34% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,088. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22432 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northumberland County, so you can benchmark 22432 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22432

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22432.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 22432?

58.6

Median Age

62.9%

Male

37.1%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$33,088

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22432 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

176

Total Housing Units

138

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22432 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 22432 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 22432 ranks #3 of 4 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
22539 Reedville, VA 2,063 3.4 mi
22473 Heathsville, VA 5,099 4.0 mi
22579 Wicomico Church, VA 155 4.8 mi
22530 Ophelia, VA 126 4.3 mi
22482 Kilmarnock, VA 2,993 9.3 mi

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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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