Lancaster, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22503
Lancaster County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,334
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,051
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22503 covers 228.1 square miles in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,334 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,051 (13% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,656. Unemployment is 18.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $272,000 (19% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,094; owner occupancy is 90.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lancaster County, so 22503 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 22503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22503.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 22503, Lancaster, 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
4,334
Population
228.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22503?
53.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$74,051
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$40,656
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22503 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Lancaster, 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)
$74,051 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
2,730housing units
2,730
Total Housing Units
2,058
Occupied Units
672
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,094
Median Rent
1977
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22503 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 164 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 187 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 213 |
| 2023 | +22.6% | 261 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 261 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 22503, employing approximately 309 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,219,000.
61
Businesses
309
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 22503 vs 22576 →
ZIP 22503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22473
Heathsville (22473)
5,099 residents
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
4,334 residents
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
2,993 residents
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
2,510 residents
- 23175 1,907
Urbanna (23175)
1,907 residents
- 22460 1,876
Farnham (22460)
1,876 residents
- 22576 1,785
Weems (22576)
1,785 residents
- 22480 714
Irvington (22480)
714 residents
- 23180 441
Water View (23180)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22503 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
- 22480
Irvington (22480)
$88,438 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
$74,051 median income
- 23180
Water View (23180)
$73,542 median income
- 22473
Heathsville (22473)
$68,021 median income
- 23175
Urbanna (23175)
$66,858 median income
- 22460
Farnham (22460)
$65,685 median income
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
$47,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22503 ranks #4 of 9 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 22503, 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 (4,334 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 22503 in?
ZIP code 22503 (Lancaster) 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 22503?
ZIP code 22503 in Lancaster, VA has a population of 4,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22503?
The median household income in ZIP 22503 is $74,051, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22503?
The median home value in ZIP 22503 is $272,000, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22503 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22503?
ZIP code 22503 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22503 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22503 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 22503?
In ZIP code 22503, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 22503?
In ZIP code 22503, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22503 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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