Partlow, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22534
Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,796
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,469
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Partlow pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22534 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 22534 (Partlow, VA) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.6 in 2023 to 270.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22534 covers 87.9 square miles in Partlow, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,796 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,469 (23% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,731. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $348,800 (4% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,605; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Spotsylvania County, so 22534 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 22534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Partlow, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22534.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 22534, Partlow, 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
2,796
Population
87.9
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22534?
32.1
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
6.6%
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?
$105,469
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,731
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22534 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Partlow, 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)
$105,469 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
1,098
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,605
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22534 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 196 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 221 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 265 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 274 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 271 |
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 22534, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,866,000.
31
Businesses
108
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 48.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 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 22534 vs 22551 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22551 | Spotsylvania, VA | 19,242 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22534, 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 (2,796 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 22534 in?
ZIP code 22534 (Partlow) is located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Spotsylvania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spotsylvania-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22534?
ZIP code 22534 in Partlow, VA has a population of 2,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22534?
The median household income in ZIP 22534 is $105,469, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22534?
The median home value in ZIP 22534 is $348,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22534 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22534?
ZIP code 22534 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22534 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22534 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 22534?
In ZIP code 22534, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 22534?
In ZIP code 22534, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22534 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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