Irvington, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22480
Lancaster County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 714
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $88,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $442,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irvington pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22480 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22480 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvington, Lancaster County, Virginia, home to just 714 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22480 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,438 (3% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,314. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $442,300 (32% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,046; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 74.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lancaster County, so 22480 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 22480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvington, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22480.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 22480, Irvington, 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
714
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22480?
74.9
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
18.6%
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?
$88,438
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$84,314
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22480 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Irvington, 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)
$88,438 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
719housing units
719
Total Housing Units
553
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
1.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,300
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,046
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 22480, employing approximately 819 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,652,000.
53
Businesses
819
Employees
$36.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.7% |
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 22480 vs 22576 →
ZIP 22480 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
4,334 residents
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
2,993 residents
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
2,510 residents
- 22576
Weems (22576)
1,785 residents
- 23043 1,692
Deltaville (23043)
1,692 residents
- 23071 1,563
Hartfield (23071)
1,563 residents
- 23169 1,325
Topping (23169)
1,325 residents
- 22480 714
Irvington (22480)
714 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22480 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22480 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23070
Hardyville (23070)
$122,813 median income
- 22576
Weems (22576)
$104,948 median income
- 23092
Locust Hill (23092)
$98,625 median income
- 22480
Irvington (22480)
$88,438 median income
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
$86,500 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
$74,051 median income
- 23169
Topping (23169)
$71,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22480 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22576 | Weems, VA | 1,785 | 2.1 mi |
| 22578 | White Stone, VA | 2,510 | 3.1 mi |
| 23176 | Wake, VA | 656 | 6.7 mi |
| 23169 | Topping, VA | 1,325 | 5.9 mi |
| 22482 | Kilmarnock, VA | 2,993 | 5.7 mi |
| 23070 | Hardyville, VA | 431 | 8.0 mi |
| 23071 | Hartfield, VA | 1,563 | 8.8 mi |
| 23092 | Locust Hill, VA | 584 | 7.2 mi |
| 23043 | Deltaville, VA | 1,692 | 8.6 mi |
| 22503 | Lancaster, VA | 4,334 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22480, 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 22480 in?
ZIP code 22480 (Irvington) is located in Lancaster County, Virginia. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22480?
ZIP code 22480 in Irvington, VA has a population of 714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22480?
The median household income in ZIP 22480 is $88,438, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22480?
The median home value in ZIP 22480 is $442,300, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22480 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22480?
ZIP code 22480 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22480?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22480 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22480?
In ZIP code 22480, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.5% 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 22480?
In ZIP code 22480, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22480 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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