Jeffersonton, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22724
Culpeper County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,282
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $143,182
- Median income Above-median income area
- $551,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jeffersonton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22724 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 22724 (Jeffersonton, VA) rose +16.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.2 in 2023 to 241.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22724 covers 54.6 square miles in Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,282 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22724 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,182 (67% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,958. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $551,200 (65% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,861.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Culpeper County, so 22724 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 22724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jeffersonton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22724.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 22724, Jeffersonton, 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
2,282
Population
54.6
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22724?
38.3
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$143,182
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$49,958
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22724 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Jeffersonton, 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)
$143,182 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
880housing units
880
Total Housing Units
880
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$551,200
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$2,861
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22724 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 174 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 195 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 231 |
| 2023 | -10.2% | 207 |
| 2024 | +16.6% | 241 |
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 22724, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,385,000.
31
Businesses
144
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 29.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 19.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.7% |
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 22724 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
- 20106 5,142
Amissville (20106)
5,142 residents
- 22734 3,187
Remington (22734)
3,187 residents
- 22737 2,936
Rixeyville (22737)
2,936 residents
- 22724 2,282
Jeffersonton (22724)
2,282 residents
- 22714 1,129
Brandy Station (22714)
1,129 residents
- 22718 534
Elkwood (22718)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22724 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22724 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
- 22714
Brandy Station (22714)
$122,105 median income
- 20106
Amissville (20106)
$108,469 median income
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
$103,618 median income
- 22737
Rixeyville (22737)
$99,177 median income
- 20186
Warrenton (20186)
$97,801 median income
- 22718
Elkwood (22718)
$83,438 median income
- 22734
Remington (22734)
$80,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22724 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22724, 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 (2,282 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 22724 in?
ZIP code 22724 (Jeffersonton) 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 22724?
ZIP code 22724 in Jeffersonton, VA has a population of 2,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22724?
The median household income in ZIP 22724 is $143,182, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22724?
The median home value in ZIP 22724 is $551,200, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22724 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22724?
ZIP code 22724 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22724?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22724 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22724?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22724 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 22724?
In ZIP code 22724, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 22724?
In ZIP code 22724, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22724 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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