Maurertown, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22644
Shenandoah County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,177
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,606
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maurertown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22644 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 22644 (Maurertown, VA) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.2 in 2023 to 276.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22644 covers 97.2 square miles in Maurertown, Shenandoah County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,177 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22644 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,606 (12% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,423. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $287,000 (14% below the average Virginia ZIP); 97.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shenandoah County, so 22644 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 22644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maurertown, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22644.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 22644, Maurertown, 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
2,177
Population
97.2
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22644?
52.8
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$75,606
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$33,423
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22644 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Maurertown, 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)
$75,606 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
1,112housing units
1,112
Total Housing Units
1,006
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
1983
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22644 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 185 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 202 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 230 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 251 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 277 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 22644, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,645,000.
29
Businesses
92
Employees
$2.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 24.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 17.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 22644 vs 22660 →
ZIP 22644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22657
Strasburg (22657)
10,956 residents
- 22664
Woodstock (22664)
8,753 residents
- 22824
Edinburg (22824)
6,018 residents
- 26851 2,180
Wardensville (26851)
2,180 residents
- 22644 2,177
Maurertown (22644)
2,177 residents
- 22660 1,689
Toms Brook (22660)
1,689 residents
- 22652 1,399
Fort Valley (22652)
1,399 residents
- 22654 640
Star Tannery (22654)
640 residents
- 22641 361
Strasburg (22641)
361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22644 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22641
Strasburg (22641)
$136,167 median income
- 22652
Fort Valley (22652)
$81,722 median income
- 22644
Maurertown (22644)
$75,606 median income
- 22654
Star Tannery (22654)
$74,721 median income
- 22664
Woodstock (22664)
$73,530 median income
- 22660
Toms Brook (22660)
$67,917 median income
- 22657
Strasburg (22657)
$63,975 median income
- 22824
Edinburg (22824)
$63,594 median income
- 26851 $49,776
Wardensville (26851)
$49,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22644 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22660 | Toms Brook, VA | 1,689 | 3.1 mi |
| 22664 | Woodstock, VA | 8,753 | 5.0 mi |
| 22654 | Star Tannery, VA | 640 | 5.6 mi |
| 22657 | Strasburg, VA | 10,956 | 7.3 mi |
| 22652 | Fort Valley, VA | 1,399 | 8.5 mi |
| 22641 | Strasburg, VA | 361 | 10.3 mi |
| 26851 | Wardensville, WV | 2,180 | 10.1 mi |
| 22824 | Edinburg, VA | 6,018 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22644, 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 (2,177 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 22644 in?
ZIP code 22644 (Maurertown) is located in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Shenandoah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shenandoah-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22644?
ZIP code 22644 in Maurertown, VA has a population of 2,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22644?
The median household income in ZIP 22644 is $75,606, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22644?
The median home value in ZIP 22644 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22644 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22644?
ZIP code 22644 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22644 are: Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22644?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22644 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 22644?
In ZIP code 22644, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 22644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22644 is 28.7 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 22644?
In ZIP code 22644, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22644 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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