Clear Brook, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22624
Frederick County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,565
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $438,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clear Brook pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22624 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 22624 (Clear Brook, VA) fell -13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.8 in 2023 to 241.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22624 covers 49.9 square miles in Clear Brook, Frederick County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,565 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22624 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,375 (22% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,624. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $438,200 (31% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,854.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Frederick County, so 22624 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 22624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clear Brook, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 22624, Clear Brook, 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
2,565
Population
49.9
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22624?
31.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$104,375
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$42,624
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22624 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Clear Brook, 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)
$104,375 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
1,075housing units
1,075
Total Housing Units
1,010
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,200
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,854
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
-13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22624 have decreased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 191 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 212 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 243 |
| 2023 | +15.6% | 281 |
| 2024 | -13.9% | 242 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 22624, employing approximately 1,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,578,000.
58
Businesses
1,919
Employees
$104.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.2% |
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 22624 vs 22656 →
ZIP 22624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22601
Winchester (22601)
27,813 residents
- 22603
Winchester (22603)
13,910 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 25428 10,776
Inwood (25428)
10,776 residents
- 22611 8,757
Berryville (22611)
8,757 residents
- 25413 7,508
Bunker Hill (25413)
7,508 residents
- 25420 4,024
Gerrardstown (25420)
4,024 residents
- 22624 2,565
Clear Brook (22624)
2,565 residents
- 22656 2,381
Stephenson (22656)
2,381 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22624 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22611
Berryville (22611)
$120,381 median income
- 25446
Summit Point (25446)
$119,853 median income
- 22656
Stephenson (22656)
$107,135 median income
- 22624
Clear Brook (22624)
$104,375 median income
- 25413
Bunker Hill (25413)
$100,556 median income
- 25420
Gerrardstown (25420)
$98,785 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
$82,885 median income
- 22603
Winchester (22603)
$75,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22624 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22656 | Stephenson, VA | 2,381 | 3.2 mi |
| 25413 | Bunker Hill, WV | 7,508 | 4.1 mi |
| 22603 | Winchester, VA | 13,910 | 6.1 mi |
| 25420 | Gerrardstown, WV | 4,024 | 8.1 mi |
| 25446 | Summit Point, WV | 1,463 | 7.6 mi |
| 22601 | Winchester, VA | 27,813 | 7.6 mi |
| 25428 | Inwood, WV | 10,776 | 8.2 mi |
| 22611 | Berryville, VA | 8,757 | 9.0 mi |
| 25405 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,029 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22624, 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 (2,565 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 22624 in?
ZIP code 22624 (Clear Brook) is located in Frederick County, Virginia. Frederick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/frederick-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22624?
ZIP code 22624 in Clear Brook, VA has a population of 2,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22624?
The median household income in ZIP 22624 is $104,375, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22624?
The median home value in ZIP 22624 is $438,200, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22624 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22624?
ZIP code 22624 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 1,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22624 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22624?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22624 decreased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 22624?
In ZIP code 22624, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 22624?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22624 is 27.2 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 22624?
In ZIP code 22624, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22624 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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