Middletown, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22645

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

3,880
42/sq mi
$90,875
Median income
$419,900
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22645 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22645 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.2 square miles in Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,880 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 22645 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22645 sits at $90,875 (6% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,432. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $419,900 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,019 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22645 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 22645 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 22645

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22645.

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 22645, Middletown, 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

3,880

Population

92.2

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22645?

43.6

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$90,875

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$47,432

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22645 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,875 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,942

Total Housing Units

1,828

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$419,900

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,019

Median Rent

1985

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22645 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 181
2021 +15.4% 209
2022 +12.0% 234
2023 +5.8% 248
2024 +9.7% 272

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 22645, employing approximately 975 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,574,000.

79

Businesses

975

Employees

$113.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 24.1%
Retail trade 13 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.9%
Wholesale trade 6 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.8%

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 22645 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 22645 ranks #5 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 22645 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 22645 ranks #4 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
22655 Stephens City, VA 19,328 4.5 mi
22657 Strasburg, VA 10,956 5.3 mi
22602 Winchester, VA 28,443 8.9 mi
22641 Strasburg, VA 361 7.5 mi
22630 Front Royal, VA 30,292 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22645 in?
ZIP code 22645 (Middletown) 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 22645?
ZIP code 22645 in Middletown, VA has a population of 3,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22645?
The median household income in ZIP 22645 is $90,875, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22645?
The median home value in ZIP 22645 is $419,900, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22645?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22645 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22645?
ZIP code 22645 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22645?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22645 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22645?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22645 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 22645?
In ZIP code 22645, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 22645?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22645 is 33.6 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 22645?
In ZIP code 22645, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22645?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22645 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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