Linden, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22642
Warren County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,414
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,282
- Median income Above-median income area
- $361,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linden pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22642 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 22642 (Linden, VA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.3 in 2023 to 270.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22642 covers 132.2 square miles in Linden, Warren County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,414 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22642 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,282 (34% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,365. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $361,700 (8% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,683; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 48 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Warren County, so 22642 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 22642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22642.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 22642, Linden, 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
4,414
Population
132.2
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22642?
43.3
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
7.5%
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?
$114,282
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$49,365
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
47.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22642 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Linden, 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)
$114,282 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,953housing units
1,953
Total Housing Units
1,520
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,683
Median Rent
1993
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22642 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 194 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 222 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 247 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 270 |
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 22642, employing approximately 276 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,452,000.
58
Businesses
276
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 24.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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
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ZIP 22642 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
- 20115 5,838
Marshall (20115)
5,838 residents
- 22642 4,414
Linden (22642)
4,414 residents
- 22663 1,536
White Post (22663)
1,536 residents
- 20144 1,012
Delaplane (20144)
1,012 residents
- 22623 670
Chester Gap (22623)
670 residents
- 22627 637
Flint Hill (22627)
637 residents
- 22639 560
Hume (22639)
560 residents
- 22640 532
Huntly (22640)
532 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22642 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20144
Delaplane (20144)
$192,614 median income
- 20115
Marshall (20115)
$142,981 median income
- 22663
White Post (22663)
$135,046 median income
- 22640
Huntly (22640)
$115,673 median income
- 22642
Linden (22642)
$114,282 median income
- 22627
Flint Hill (22627)
$97,054 median income
- 20130
Paris (20130)
$92,560 median income
- 22639
Hume (22639)
$87,344 median income
- 22630
Front Royal (22630)
$84,631 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22642 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22643 | Markham, VA | 197 | 3.5 mi |
| 20144 | Delaplane, VA | 1,012 | 5.4 mi |
| 22639 | Hume, VA | 560 | 6.7 mi |
| 22630 | Front Royal, VA | 30,292 | 7.3 mi |
| 22623 | Chester Gap, VA | 670 | 6.5 mi |
| 22640 | Huntly, VA | 532 | 8.4 mi |
| 20130 | Paris, VA | 281 | 9.5 mi |
| 22663 | White Post, VA | 1,536 | 10.8 mi |
| 22627 | Flint Hill, VA | 637 | 10.9 mi |
| 20115 | Marshall, VA | 5,838 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22642, 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 (4,414 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 22642 in?
ZIP code 22642 (Linden) is located in Warren County, Virginia. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22642?
ZIP code 22642 in Linden, VA has a population of 4,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22642?
The median household income in ZIP 22642 is $114,282, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22642?
The median home value in ZIP 22642 is $361,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22642 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22642?
ZIP code 22642 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22642 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22642?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22642 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 22642?
In ZIP code 22642, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 22642?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22642 is 47.8 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 22642?
In ZIP code 22642, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22642 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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