PlainZIP

Reedville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22539

Northumberland County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,063
47/sq mi
$89,200
Median income
$411,400
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reedville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22539 covers 44.1 square miles in Reedville, Northumberland County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,063 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22539 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,200 (4% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $52,760. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $411,400 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 93.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northumberland County, so you can benchmark 22539 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 22539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reedville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22539.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22539, Reedville, 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

2,063

Population

44.1

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22539?

64.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$89,200

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$52,760

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22539 ranks nationally

Reedville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,200 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,020

Total Housing Units

1,054

Occupied Units

966

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$411,400

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

1988

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

+19.7%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22539 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 192
2021 +9.9% 211
2022 +13.8% 240
2023 +4.0% 249
2024 +19.7% 298

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 22539, employing approximately 353 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,840,000.

51

Businesses

353

Employees

$19.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.8%
Retail trade 4 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.9%

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 22539 vs 22530 →

ZIP 22539 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 22539 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 22539 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 22539 ranks the highest of 4 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
22530 Ophelia, VA 126 2.9 mi
22432 Burgess, VA 394 3.4 mi
22579 Wicomico Church, VA 155 4.2 mi
22473 Heathsville, VA 5,099 7.4 mi
22482 Kilmarnock, VA 2,993 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

22473 standard
Heathsville, VA
Pop: 5,099
22435 standard
Callao, VA
Pop: 2,439
22511 standard
Lottsburg, VA
Pop: 1,240
22432 standard
Burgess, VA
Pop: 394
22579 standard
Wicomico Church, VA
Pop: 155
22530 standard
Ophelia, VA
Pop: 126

Related Areas

Northumberland County Reedville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22539 in? ▼
ZIP code 22539 (Reedville) 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 22539? ▼
ZIP code 22539 in Reedville, VA has a population of 2,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22539 is $89,200, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22539 is $411,400, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22539 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22539? ▼
ZIP code 22539 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22539? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22539 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22539? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22539 increased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 22539? ▼
In ZIP code 22539, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 22539? ▼
In ZIP code 22539, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22539 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.