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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
$47,308
Median income
$355,600
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.0 square miles in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,993 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 22482 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22482 sits at $47,308 (45% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,382. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $355,600 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 22482 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 22482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22482.

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 22482, Kilmarnock, 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

2,993

Population

79.0

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22482?

65.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 24.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$39,382

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22482 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,308 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,098

Total Housing Units

1,728

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$355,600

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 22482 vs 22578 →

ZIP 22482 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 22482 ranks #2 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 22482 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 22482 ranks #8 of 8 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
22578 White Stone, VA 2,510 5.8 mi
22579 Wicomico Church, VA 155 5.1 mi
22576 Weems, VA 1,785 5.3 mi
22480 Irvington, VA 714 5.7 mi
22432 Burgess, VA 394 9.3 mi
22503 Lancaster, VA 4,334 8.3 mi
22539 Reedville, VA 2,063 9.4 mi
23169 Topping, VA 1,325 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

22503 standard
Lancaster, VA
Pop: 4,334
22578 standard
White Stone, VA
Pop: 2,510
22576 standard
Weems, VA
Pop: 1,785
22480 standard
Irvington, VA
Pop: 714

Related Areas

Lancaster County Kilmarnock, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Kilmarnock, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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