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Bealeton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22712

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

8,415
90/sq mi
$103,618
Median income
$412,900
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bealeton, Fauquier County, Virginia, home to 8,415 residents across 93.8 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,618 (21% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,462. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. Housing costs here run $412,900 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,389 a month; 82.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 22712 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fauquier County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 22712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bealeton, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22712.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22712, Bealeton, 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

8,415

Population

93.8

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22712?

33.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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?

$103,618

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$39,462

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22712 ranks nationally

Bealeton, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,618 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,206

Total Housing Units

3,006

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$412,900

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,389

Median Rent

1995

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22712 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 203
2021 +8.7% 220
2022 +11.2% 245
2023 +3.2% 253
2024 +12.4% 284

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 22712, employing approximately 1,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,521,000.

179

Businesses

1,369

Employees

$51.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 25.1%
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.1%
Retail trade 21 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.7%
Manufacturing 7 3.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.9%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 3 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 22712 vs 22734 →

ZIP 22712 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 22712 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 22712 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 22712 ranks #6 of 9 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
22734 Remington, VA 3,187 3.4 mi
22728 Midland, VA 3,310 4.0 mi
22742 Sumerduck, VA 1,926 7.2 mi
22718 Elkwood, VA 534 6.9 mi
20139 Casanova, VA 217 7.4 mi
22714 Brandy Station, VA 1,129 8.0 mi
20119 Catlett, VA 3,946 8.3 mi
22720 Goldvein, VA 1,059 8.4 mi
22724 Jeffersonton, VA 2,282 8.6 mi
20186 Warrenton, VA 14,557 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fauquier County

20187 standard
Warrenton, VA
Pop: 15,252
20186 standard
Warrenton, VA
Pop: 14,557
20115 standard
Marshall, VA
Pop: 5,838
20119 standard
Catlett, VA
Pop: 3,946
22728 standard
Midland, VA
Pop: 3,310
22734 standard
Remington, VA
Pop: 3,187

Related Areas

Fauquier County Bealeton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22712 in? ▼
ZIP code 22712 (Bealeton) is located in Fauquier County, Virginia. Fauquier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fauquier-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22712? ▼
ZIP code 22712 in Bealeton, VA has a population of 8,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22712 is $103,618, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22712 is $412,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22712 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22712? ▼
ZIP code 22712 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 1,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22712 are: Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22712 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 22712? ▼
In ZIP code 22712, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 22712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22712 is 36.3 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 22712? ▼
In ZIP code 22712, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22712 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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