Culpeper, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22701

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

31,444
74/sq mi
$97,892
Median income
$396,800
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.2 square miles in Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia. The area is home to 31,444 residents, producing a population density of 74 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 22701 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22701 sits at $97,892 (14% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,581. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $396,800 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,409 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Culpeper County, so you can benchmark 22701 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 22701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22701.

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 22701, Culpeper, 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

31,444

Population

423.2

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22701?

38.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$97,892

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$41,581

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,892 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,013

Total Housing Units

13,457

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$396,800

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,409

Median Rent

1996

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22701 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 190
2021 +12.7% 215
2022 +14.2% 245
2023 +7.9% 265
2024 +3.7% 274

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 901 business establishments in ZIP 22701, employing approximately 11,921 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,803,000.

901

Businesses

11,921

Employees

$677.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 150 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 108 12.0%
Construction 95 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 95 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 87 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 8.1%
Finance and insurance 44 4.9%
Manufacturing 36 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.9%
Information 23 2.5%
Wholesale trade 19 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 0.8%

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 22701 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 22701 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22701 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 22701 ranks #4 of 8 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
22729 Mitchells, VA 1,338 4.7 mi
22741 Stevensburg, VA 182 6.7 mi
22733 Rapidan, VA 1,469 7.9 mi
22714 Brandy Station, VA 1,129 7.9 mi
22948 Locust Dale, VA 305 8.8 mi
22433 Burr Hill, VA 232 9.2 mi
22713 Boston, VA 1,406 10.5 mi
22542 Rhoadesville, VA 1,950 11.8 mi
22989 Woodberry Forest, VA 112 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22701 in?
ZIP code 22701 (Culpeper) is located in Culpeper County, Virginia. Culpeper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/culpeper-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22701?
ZIP code 22701 in Culpeper, VA has a population of 31,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22701?
The median household income in ZIP 22701 is $97,892, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22701?
The median home value in ZIP 22701 is $396,800, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22701 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22701?
ZIP code 22701 has 901 business establishments employing approximately 11,921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22701 are: Retail trade (150), Other services (except public administration) (108), Construction (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22701 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 22701?
In ZIP code 22701, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 22701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22701 is 33.7 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 22701?
In ZIP code 22701, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22701 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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