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 Moderate-density area
- $103,618
- Median income Above-median income area
- $412,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22712 (Bealeton, VA) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.8 in 2023 to 284.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,462. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $412,900 (23% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,389.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fauquier County, so 22712 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 14
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22712?
33.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
10.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$39,462
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22712 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Bealeton, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$103,618 Top 25% higher than 75% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,206housing units
3,206
Total Housing Units
3,006
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 20186
Warrenton (20186)
14,557 residents
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
8,415 residents
- 20119 3,946
Catlett (20119)
3,946 residents
- 22728 3,310
Midland (22728)
3,310 residents
- 22734 3,187
Remington (22734)
3,187 residents
- 22724 2,282
Jeffersonton (22724)
2,282 residents
- 22742 1,926
Sumerduck (22742)
1,926 residents
- 22714 1,129
Brandy Station (22714)
1,129 residents
- 22720 1,059
Goldvein (22720)
1,059 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22712 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22724
Jeffersonton (22724)
$143,182 median income
- 22720
Goldvein (22720)
$139,500 median income
- 22714
Brandy Station (22714)
$122,105 median income
- 22728
Midland (22728)
$120,789 median income
- 20119
Catlett (20119)
$115,757 median income
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
$103,618 median income
- 22742
Sumerduck (22742)
$103,447 median income
- 20186
Warrenton (20186)
$97,801 median income
- 22718
Elkwood (22718)
$83,438 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22712, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,415 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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