White Stone, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22578
Lancaster County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,510
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,783
- Median income Near-median income area
- $441,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Stone pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22578 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22578 covers 48.1 square miles in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,510 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22578 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,783 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,021. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $441,600 (32% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,077.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lancaster County, so 22578 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 22578
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Stone, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22578.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 22578, White Stone, 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
2,510
Population
48.1
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22578?
57.7
Median Age
58.6%
Male
41.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$80,783
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$76,021
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22578 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
White Stone, 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)
$80,783 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,914housing units
1,914
Total Housing Units
1,266
Occupied Units
648
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$441,600
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,077
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22578 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.0% | 160 |
| 2020 | +2.4% | 164 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 195 |
| 2024 | – | 250 |
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 91 business establishments in ZIP 22578, employing approximately 411 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,386,000.
91
Businesses
411
Employees
$17.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 20.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.3% |
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 22578 vs 22480 →
ZIP 22578 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
4,334 residents
- 22482
Kilmarnock (22482)
2,993 residents
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
2,510 residents
- 22576
Weems (22576)
1,785 residents
- 23043 1,692
Deltaville (23043)
1,692 residents
- 23071 1,563
Hartfield (23071)
1,563 residents
- 23169 1,325
Topping (23169)
1,325 residents
- 22480 714
Irvington (22480)
714 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22578 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22578 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23070
Hardyville (23070)
$122,813 median income
- 22576
Weems (22576)
$104,948 median income
- 23092
Locust Hill (23092)
$98,625 median income
- 22480
Irvington (22480)
$88,438 median income
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
$86,500 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 22503
Lancaster (22503)
$74,051 median income
- 23169
Topping (23169)
$71,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22578 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22480 | Irvington, VA | 714 | 3.1 mi |
| 22482 | Kilmarnock, VA | 2,993 | 5.8 mi |
| 23043 | Deltaville, VA | 1,692 | 6.7 mi |
| 22576 | Weems, VA | 1,785 | 4.9 mi |
| 23070 | Hardyville, VA | 431 | 7.0 mi |
| 23176 | Wake, VA | 656 | 6.4 mi |
| 23169 | Topping, VA | 1,325 | 7.0 mi |
| 23071 | Hartfield, VA | 1,563 | 8.9 mi |
| 23092 | Locust Hill, VA | 584 | 9.0 mi |
| 22503 | Lancaster, VA | 4,334 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22578, 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 (2,510 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 22578 in?
ZIP code 22578 (White Stone) is located in Lancaster County, Virginia. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22578?
ZIP code 22578 in White Stone, VA has a population of 2,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22578?
The median household income in ZIP 22578 is $80,783, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22578?
The median home value in ZIP 22578 is $441,600, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22578 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22578?
ZIP code 22578 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22578?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22578 are: Construction (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22578?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22578 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 22578?
In ZIP code 22578, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 22578?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22578 is 26.1 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 22578?
In ZIP code 22578, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22578 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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