Midland, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22728
Fauquier County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,310
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,789
- Median income Above-median income area
- $516,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midland pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22728 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 22728 (Midland, VA) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.7 in 2023 to 298.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22728 covers 117.0 square miles in Midland, Fauquier County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,310 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22728 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,789 (41% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,711. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $516,300 (54% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,021.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fauquier County, so 22728 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 22728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midland, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22728.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 22728, Midland, 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
3,310
Population
117.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22728?
40.8
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
12.1%
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?
$120,789
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$51,711
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22728 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Midland, 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)
$120,789 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
1,304housing units
1,304
Total Housing Units
1,252
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$516,300
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,021
Median Rent
1983
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22728 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 209 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 240 |
| 2022 | +6.8% | 256 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 268 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 298 |
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 22728, employing approximately 620 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,669,000.
62
Businesses
620
Employees
$39.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 30.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.8% |
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 22728 vs 20139 →
ZIP 22728 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20187
Warrenton (20187)
15,252 residents
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
8,415 residents
- 20181
Nokesville (20181)
7,877 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
- 22742 1,926
Sumerduck (22742)
1,926 residents
- 22720 1,059
Goldvein (22720)
1,059 residents
- 22718 534
Elkwood (22718)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22728 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22728 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20187
Warrenton (20187)
$176,435 median income
- 20181
Nokesville (20181)
$164,167 median income
- 22720
Goldvein (22720)
$139,500 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
- 22718
Elkwood (22718)
$83,438 median income
- 22734
Remington (22734)
$80,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22728 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20139 | Casanova, VA | 217 | 4.8 mi |
| 22712 | Bealeton, VA | 8,415 | 4.0 mi |
| 20119 | Catlett, VA | 3,946 | 4.3 mi |
| 22742 | Sumerduck, VA | 1,926 | 8.8 mi |
| 22720 | Goldvein, VA | 1,059 | 8.1 mi |
| 22734 | Remington, VA | 3,187 | 7.3 mi |
| 20187 | Warrenton, VA | 15,252 | 9.7 mi |
| 20181 | Nokesville, VA | 7,877 | 9.6 mi |
| 22718 | Elkwood, VA | 534 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22728, 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 (3,310 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 22728 in?
ZIP code 22728 (Midland) 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 22728?
ZIP code 22728 in Midland, VA has a population of 3,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22728?
The median household income in ZIP 22728 is $120,789, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22728?
The median home value in ZIP 22728 is $516,300, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22728 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22728?
ZIP code 22728 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22728 are: Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Manufacturing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22728?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22728 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 22728?
In ZIP code 22728, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 22728?
In ZIP code 22728, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22728 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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