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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
$74,051
Median income
$272,000
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.1 square miles in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,334 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 22503 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22503 sits at $74,051 (13% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,656. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 18.9%. On housing, the median home value is $272,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,094 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, 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 22503 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 22503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22503.

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 22503, Lancaster, 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

4,334

Population

228.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22503?

53.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 40.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$40,656

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

18.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22503 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,051 Top 47% higher than 53% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,730

Total Housing Units

2,058

Occupied Units

672

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$272,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22503 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 22503 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 22503 ranks #4 of 9 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
22576 Weems, VA 1,785 6.1 mi
22482 Kilmarnock, VA 2,993 8.3 mi
23180 Water View, VA 441 7.8 mi
22480 Irvington, VA 714 8.1 mi
22473 Heathsville, VA 5,099 9.6 mi
22460 Farnham, VA 1,876 9.7 mi
23175 Urbanna, VA 1,907 10.2 mi
22578 White Stone, VA 2,510 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

22482 standard
Kilmarnock, VA
Pop: 2,993
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 Lancaster, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Lancaster, 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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