PlainZIP

Heathsville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22473

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

5,099
18/sq mi
$68,021
Median income
$261,700
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Heathsville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia, home to 5,099 residents across 291.4 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22473 reports a modest median household income of $68,021 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,513. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $261,700 (22% below the state average), median rent at $1,006 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 40 minutes. To put 22473 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Northumberland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 22473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heathsville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22473.

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 22473, Heathsville, 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

5,099

Population

291.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 22473?

54.8

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 28.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$68,021

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$47,513

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

40.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22473 ranks nationally

Heathsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,021 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,734

Total Housing Units

2,372

Occupied Units

1,362

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$261,700

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,006

Median Rent

1993

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22473 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 163
2021 +14.9% 187
2022 +17.7% 220
2023 +15.0% 253
2024 +1.9% 257

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 22473, employing approximately 352 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,289,000.

90

Businesses

352

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 14 15.6%
Retail trade 12 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.6%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%

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 22473 vs 22432 →

ZIP 22473 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 22473 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 22473 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 22473 ranks #3 of 5 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
22432 Burgess, VA 394 4.0 mi
22530 Ophelia, VA 126 7.6 mi
22539 Reedville, VA 2,063 7.4 mi
22579 Wicomico Church, VA 155 7.8 mi
22511 Lottsburg, VA 1,240 8.5 mi
22503 Lancaster, VA 4,334 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

22435 standard
Callao, VA
Pop: 2,439
22539 standard
Reedville, VA
Pop: 2,063
22511 standard
Lottsburg, VA
Pop: 1,240
22432 standard
Burgess, VA
Pop: 394
22579 standard
Wicomico Church, VA
Pop: 155
22530 standard
Ophelia, VA
Pop: 126

Related Areas

Northumberland County Heathsville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22473 in? ▼
ZIP code 22473 (Heathsville) 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 22473? ▼
ZIP code 22473 in Heathsville, VA has a population of 5,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22473 is $68,021, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22473 is $261,700, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22473 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22473? ▼
ZIP code 22473 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22473 are: Construction (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22473 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 22473? ▼
In ZIP code 22473, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 22473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22473 is 40.4 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 22473? ▼
In ZIP code 22473, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22473 is 9.2% 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.