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 Moderate-density area
- $99,896
- Median income Above-median income area
- $539,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 118.6 square miles in Boyce, Clarke County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,348 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22620 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,896 (17% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,725. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $539,300 (61% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,121.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clarke County, so 22620 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 22620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boyce, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22620.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 22620, Boyce, 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
2,348
Population
118.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22620?
51.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
10.2%
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?
$99,896
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$61,725
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22620 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Boyce, 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)
$99,896 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
1,285housing units
1,285
Total Housing Units
1,161
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,300
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,121
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22620 vs 22646 →
ZIP 22620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22630
Front Royal (22630)
30,292 residents
- 22601
Winchester (22601)
27,813 residents
- 22611 8,757
Berryville (22611)
8,757 residents
- 22620 2,348
Boyce (22620)
2,348 residents
- 22663 1,536
White Post (22663)
1,536 residents
- 20130 281
Paris (20130)
281 residents
- 22646 205
Millwood (22646)
205 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22620 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22663
White Post (22663)
$135,046 median income
- 22611
Berryville (22611)
$120,381 median income
- 22620
Boyce (22620)
$99,896 median income
- 20130
Paris (20130)
$92,560 median income
- 22630
Front Royal (22630)
$84,631 median income
- 22601
Winchester (22601)
$64,258 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22620, 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 (2,348 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 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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