Kilmarnock, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22482
Lancaster County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,993
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,308
- Median income Below-median income area
- $355,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kilmarnock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22482 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22482 covers 79.0 square miles in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,993 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22482 reports a modest median household income of $47,308 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,382. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $355,600 (6% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $919; 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lancaster County, so 22482 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 22482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kilmarnock, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22482.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 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 22482, Kilmarnock, 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
2,993
Population
79.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22482?
65.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$47,308
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$39,382
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22482 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Kilmarnock, 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)
$47,308 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,098housing units
2,098
Total Housing Units
1,728
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
1.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,600
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$919
Median Rent
1986
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
+17.0%
YoY Change (2023)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22482 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.8% | 146 |
| 2020 | +2.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 187 |
| 2023 | +17.0% | 218 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 219 business establishments in ZIP 22482, employing approximately 2,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,674,000.
219
Businesses
2,619
Employees
$130.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 24.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 23 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 22482 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
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
2,063 residents
- 22576
Weems (22576)
1,785 residents
- 23169 1,325
Topping (23169)
1,325 residents
- 22480 714
Irvington (22480)
714 residents
- 22432 394
Burgess (22432)
394 residents
- 22579 155
Wicomico Church (22579)
155 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22482 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22482 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22576
Weems (22576)
$104,948 median income
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
$89,200 median income
- 22480
Irvington (22480)
$88,438 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
$74,051 median income
- 23169
Topping (23169)
$71,964 median income
- 22432
Burgess (22432)
$56,250 median income
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
$47,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22482 ranks #8 of 8 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 22482, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,993 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 22482 in?
ZIP code 22482 (Kilmarnock) 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 22482?
ZIP code 22482 in Kilmarnock, VA has a population of 2,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22482?
The median household income in ZIP 22482 is $47,308, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22482?
The median home value in ZIP 22482 is $355,600, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22482 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22482?
ZIP code 22482 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 2,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22482?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22482 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (31), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22482?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22482 increased by 17.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 22482?
In ZIP code 22482, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 22482?
In ZIP code 22482, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22482 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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