Locust Grove, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22508
Orange County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,696
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $389,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Locust Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22508 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22508 (Locust Grove, VA) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.7 in 2023 to 269.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia, home to 12,696 residents across 143.5 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22508 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,357 (30% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,726. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $389,100 (16% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,796.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 47 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Orange County, so 22508 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 22508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Locust Grove, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22508.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 22508, Locust Grove, 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
12,696
Population
143.5
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22508?
41.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
8.5%
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?
$111,357
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$50,726
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
46.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22508 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Locust Grove, 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)
$111,357 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
6,569housing units
6,569
Total Housing Units
6,124
Occupied Units
445
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$389,100
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,796
Median Rent
2000
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
-3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22508 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 188 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 214 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 239 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 279 |
| 2024 | -3.3% | 270 |
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 196 business establishments in ZIP 22508, employing approximately 1,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,667,000.
196
Businesses
1,720
Employees
$62.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Information | 5 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
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 22508 vs 22433 →
ZIP 22508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22551
Spotsylvania (22551)
19,242 residents
- 22553
Spotsylvania (22553)
13,935 residents
- 22508
Locust Grove (22508)
12,696 residents
- 22567 3,163
Unionville (22567)
3,163 residents
- 22542 1,950
Rhoadesville (22542)
1,950 residents
- 22742 1,926
Sumerduck (22742)
1,926 residents
- 22726 776
Lignum (22726)
776 residents
- 22736 732
Richardsville (22736)
732 residents
- 22433 232
Burr Hill (22433)
232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22508 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22741
Stevensburg (22741)
$142,823 median income
- 22553
Spotsylvania (22553)
$135,856 median income
- 22567
Unionville (22567)
$112,813 median income
- 22508
Locust Grove (22508)
$111,357 median income
- 22551
Spotsylvania (22551)
$110,370 median income
- 22542
Rhoadesville (22542)
$108,031 median income
- 22742
Sumerduck (22742)
$103,447 median income
- 22736
Richardsville (22736)
$100,156 median income
- 22726
Lignum (22726)
$80,703 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22508 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22433 | Burr Hill, VA | 232 | 5.0 mi |
| 22726 | Lignum, VA | 776 | 6.1 mi |
| 22542 | Rhoadesville, VA | 1,950 | 5.5 mi |
| 22736 | Richardsville, VA | 732 | 7.1 mi |
| 22553 | Spotsylvania, VA | 13,935 | 8.4 mi |
| 22741 | Stevensburg, VA | 182 | 9.3 mi |
| 22742 | Sumerduck, VA | 1,926 | 10.6 mi |
| 22567 | Unionville, VA | 3,163 | 9.4 mi |
| 22551 | Spotsylvania, VA | 19,242 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22508, 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 (12,696 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 22508 in?
ZIP code 22508 (Locust Grove) is located in Orange County, Virginia. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22508?
ZIP code 22508 in Locust Grove, VA has a population of 12,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22508?
The median household income in ZIP 22508 is $111,357, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22508?
The median home value in ZIP 22508 is $389,100, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22508 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22508?
ZIP code 22508 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 1,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22508 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22508?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22508 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 22508?
In ZIP code 22508, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22508 is 46.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22508?
In ZIP code 22508, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22508 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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