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
$67,542
Median income
$238,400
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warsaw pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

ZIP code 22572 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 359.1 square miles in Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia. The area is home to 7,470 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22572 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22572 sits at $67,542 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,769. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $238,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,002 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22572 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Richmond County, so you can benchmark 22572 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22572.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 22572?

40.4

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 24.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$31,769

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22572 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,542 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,008

Total Housing Units

2,414

Occupied Units

594

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$238,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,002

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22572 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22572 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 22572 ranks #2 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
22529 Oldhams, VA 335 5.5 mi
22520 Montross, VA 5,402 9.9 mi
22454 Dunnsville, VA 1,796 10.0 mi
22469 Hague, VA 1,921 9.4 mi
22548 Sharps, VA 73 11.1 mi

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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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