Warsaw, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22572
Richmond County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,470
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,542
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warsaw pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22572 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 22572 (Warsaw, VA) fell -5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.1 in 2023 to 182.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, home to 7,470 residents across 359.1 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22572 reports a modest median household income of $67,542 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,769. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $238,400 (29% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,002; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Richmond County, so 22572 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 22572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warsaw, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22572.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 22572, Warsaw, 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
7,470
Population
359.1
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22572?
40.4
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$67,542
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,769
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22572 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Warsaw, 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)
$67,542 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
3,008housing units
3,008
Total Housing Units
2,414
Occupied Units
594
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,002
Median Rent
1978
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
-5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22572 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 144 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 157 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 174 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 192 |
| 2024 | -5.2% | 182 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 22572, employing approximately 1,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,026,000.
171
Businesses
1,646
Employees
$68.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.3% |
| Information | 7 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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 22572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22572
Warsaw (22572)
7,470 residents
- 22520
Montross (22520)
5,402 residents
- 22469 1,921
Hague (22469)
1,921 residents
- 22454 1,796
Dunnsville (22454)
1,796 residents
- 22529 335
Oldhams (22529)
335 residents
- 22548 73
Sharps (22548)
73 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22572 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22520
Montross (22520)
$71,487 median income
- 22572
Warsaw (22572)
$67,542 median income
- 22469
Hague (22469)
$58,500 median income
- 22454
Dunnsville (22454)
$49,480 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22572 ranks #2 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 22572, 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 (7,470 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 22572 in?
ZIP code 22572 (Warsaw) is located in Richmond County, Virginia. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-va-51159.
What is the population of ZIP code 22572?
ZIP code 22572 in Warsaw, VA has a population of 7,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22572?
The median household income in ZIP 22572 is $67,542, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22572?
The median home value in ZIP 22572 is $238,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22572 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22572?
ZIP code 22572 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22572?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22572 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (27), Construction (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22572?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22572 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 22572?
In ZIP code 22572, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 22572?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22572 is 33.8 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 22572?
In ZIP code 22572, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22572 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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