Strasburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22657

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

10,956
69/sq mi
$63,975
Median income
$304,900
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Strasburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 159.9 square miles in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. The area is home to 10,956 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 22657 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22657 sits at $63,975 (25% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,317. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $304,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,030 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shenandoah County, so you can benchmark 22657 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 22657

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22657.

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 22657, Strasburg, 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

10,956

Population

159.9

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22657?

39.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$63,975

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$34,317

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22657 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,975 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,432

Total Housing Units

4,866

Occupied Units

566

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$304,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,030

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22657 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 185
2021 +12.8% 209
2022 +13.8% 238
2023 +15.0% 274
2024 +6.2% 291

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 198 business establishments in ZIP 22657, employing approximately 2,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,183,000.

198

Businesses

2,267

Employees

$96.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 36 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 30 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 14.1%
Construction 22 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.1%
Finance and insurance 12 6.1%
Manufacturing 11 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.0%
Information 3 1.5%

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 22657 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 22657 ranks #2 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 22657 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 22657 ranks #7 of 7 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
22641 Strasburg, VA 361 5.3 mi
22645 Middletown, VA 3,880 5.3 mi
22660 Toms Brook, VA 1,689 5.0 mi
22644 Maurertown, VA 2,177 7.3 mi
22654 Star Tannery, VA 640 8.1 mi
26823 Capon Springs, WV 198 10.8 mi
22602 Winchester, VA 28,443 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22657 in?
ZIP code 22657 (Strasburg) 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 22657?
ZIP code 22657 in Strasburg, VA has a population of 10,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22657?
The median household income in ZIP 22657 is $63,975, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22657?
The median home value in ZIP 22657 is $304,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22657 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22657?
ZIP code 22657 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22657 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22657 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 22657?
In ZIP code 22657, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 22657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22657 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 22657?
In ZIP code 22657, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22657 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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