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
$111,357
Median income
$389,100
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 22508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.5 square miles in Locust Grove, Orange County, Virginia. The area is home to 12,696 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 22508 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22508 sits at $111,357 (30% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $50,726. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $389,100 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,796 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 22508 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 22508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22508.

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 22508, Locust Grove, 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

12,696

Population

143.5

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22508?

41.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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

$50,726

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

46.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22508 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,357 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,569

Total Housing Units

6,124

Occupied Units

445

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$389,100

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,796

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 22508 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 22508 ranks #3 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 22508 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 22508 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
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

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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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