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 Moderate-density area
- $89,200
- Median income Above-median income area
- $411,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22539 (Reedville, VA) rose +19.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.1 in 2023 to 298.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,760. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $411,400 (23% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 93.5% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 22539 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 22539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reedville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22539.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 22539?
64.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$89,200
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$52,760
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22539 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Reedville, 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)
$89,200 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,020housing units
2,020
Total Housing Units
1,054
Occupied Units
966
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,400
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
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
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ZIP 22539 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
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
2,993 residents
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
2,063 residents
- 22432 394
Burgess (22432)
394 residents
- 22579 155
Wicomico Church (22579)
155 residents
- 22530 126
Ophelia (22530)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22539 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22539
Reedville (22539)
$89,200 median income
- 22473
Heathsville (22473)
$68,021 median income
- 22432
Burgess (22432)
$56,250 median income
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
$47,308 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22539, 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 (2,063 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 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.
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