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Fort Valley, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22652

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

1,399
8/sq mi
$81,722
Median income
$363,700
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22652 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22652 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.7 square miles in Fort Valley, Shenandoah County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,399 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 22652 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22652 sits at $81,722 (5% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,175. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $363,700 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22652 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shenandoah County, so you can benchmark 22652 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 →

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 22652, Fort Valley, 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

1,399

Population

181.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22652?

42.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$81,722

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,175

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22652 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,722 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

786

Total Housing Units

546

Occupied Units

240

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$363,700

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2023)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22652 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +14.5% 164
2020 +2.2% 168
2021 +17.6% 198
2022 +15.1% 227
2023 +2.8% 234

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 20 business establishments in ZIP 22652, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,948,000.

20

Businesses

68

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 50.0%

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 22652 vs 22660 →

ZIP 22652 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 22652 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 22652 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 22652 ranks the highest 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
22660 Toms Brook, VA 1,689 7.6 mi
22650 Rileyville, VA 978 6.7 mi
22664 Woodstock, VA 8,753 6.4 mi
22610 Bentonville, VA 1,842 8.2 mi
22644 Maurertown, VA 2,177 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shenandoah County

22657 standard
Strasburg, VA
Pop: 10,956
22664 standard
Woodstock, VA
Pop: 8,753
22824 standard
Edinburg, VA
Pop: 6,018
22842 standard
Mount Jackson, VA
Pop: 5,063
22844 standard
New Market, VA
Pop: 4,528
22644 standard
Maurertown, VA
Pop: 2,177

Related Areas

Shenandoah County Fort Valley, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22652 in? ▼
ZIP code 22652 (Fort Valley) 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 22652? ▼
ZIP code 22652 in Fort Valley, VA has a population of 1,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22652? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22652 is $81,722, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22652? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22652 is $363,700, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22652? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22652 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22652? ▼
ZIP code 22652 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22652? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22652 increased by 2.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 22652? ▼
In ZIP code 22652, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22652? ▼
In ZIP code 22652, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22652? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22652 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Valley, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.