Boyce, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22620

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

2,348
20/sq mi
$99,896
Median income
$539,300
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.6 square miles in Boyce, Clarke County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,348 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 22620 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22620 sits at $99,896 (17% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $61,725. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $539,300 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,121 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 22620 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 22620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22620.

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 22620, Boyce, 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

2,348

Population

118.6

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22620?

51.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$99,896

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$61,725

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,896 Top 19% higher than 81% 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

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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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,285

Total Housing Units

1,161

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$539,300

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$1,121

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2023)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22620 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -6.0% 176
2020 +6.8% 188
2021 +19.1% 224
2022 +13.8% 255
2023 +10.8% 282

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 22620, employing approximately 320 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,563,000.

60

Businesses

320

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 16.7%
Retail trade 8 13.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.0%

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 22620 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 22620 ranks #4 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 22620 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 22620 ranks #3 of 6 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
22646 Millwood, VA 205 0.6 mi
22663 White Post, VA 1,536 4.4 mi
20130 Paris, VA 281 5.2 mi
22611 Berryville, VA 8,757 7.3 mi
22601 Winchester, VA 27,813 10.6 mi
22630 Front Royal, VA 30,292 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22620 in?
ZIP code 22620 (Boyce) is located in Clarke County, Virginia. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22620?
ZIP code 22620 in Boyce, VA has a population of 2,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22620?
The median household income in ZIP 22620 is $99,896, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22620?
The median home value in ZIP 22620 is $539,300, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22620 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22620?
ZIP code 22620 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22620 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22620 increased by 10.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 22620?
In ZIP code 22620, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 22620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22620 is 34.7 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 22620?
In ZIP code 22620, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22620 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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