Lottsburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22511
Northumberland County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,240
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,988
- Median income Below-median income area
- $342,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lottsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22511 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22511 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lottsburg, Northumberland County, Virginia, home to just 1,240 residents across 36.8 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22511 reports a modest median household income of $48,988 (43% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,281. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.4%. Median home value is $342,600 (2% above the average Virginia ZIP); 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 22511 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 22511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lottsburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22511.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 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 22511, Lottsburg, 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
1,240
Population
36.8
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22511?
63.4
Median Age
36.7%
Male
63.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$48,988
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$32,281
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22511 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Lottsburg, 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)
$48,988 14th percentile higher than 14% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,015housing units
1,015
Total Housing Units
509
Occupied Units
506
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 22511, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,670,000.
31
Businesses
164
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 29.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 9.7% |
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 22511 vs 22435 →
ZIP 22511 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
- 22435
Callao (22435)
2,439 residents
- 22469 1,921
Hague (22469)
1,921 residents
- 22460 1,876
Farnham (22460)
1,876 residents
- 22488 1,398
Kinsale (22488)
1,398 residents
- 22511 1,240
Lottsburg (22511)
1,240 residents
- 20680 1,119
Ridge (20680)
1,119 residents
- 20674 830
Piney Point (20674)
830 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22511 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22511 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20674
Piney Point (20674)
$171,985 median income
- 22473 $68,021
Heathsville (22473)
$68,021 median income
- 22460 $65,685
Farnham (22460)
$65,685 median income
- 22469 $58,500
Hague (22469)
$58,500 median income
- 22435 $50,809
Callao (22435)
$50,809 median income
- 22511 $48,988
Lottsburg (22511)
$48,988 median income
- 22488 $45,313
Kinsale (22488)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22511 ranks #6 of 7 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 22511, 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 (1,240 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 22511 in?
ZIP code 22511 (Lottsburg) is located in Northumberland County, Virginia. Northumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northumberland-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22511?
ZIP code 22511 in Lottsburg, VA has a population of 1,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22511?
The median household income in ZIP 22511 is $48,988, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22511?
The median home value in ZIP 22511 is $342,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22511 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22511?
ZIP code 22511 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22511 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22511?
In ZIP code 22511, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 22511?
In ZIP code 22511, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22511 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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