Mitchells, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22729

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

1,338
94/sq mi
$375,000
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mitchells pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.3 square miles in Mitchells, Culpeper County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,338 residents, producing a population density of 94 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 22729 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22729 sits at , while per-capita income is $16,790. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is $375,000 (12% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Culpeper County, so you can benchmark 22729 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 →

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 22729, Mitchells, 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

1,338

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22729?

41.3

Median Age

98.0%

Male

2.0%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 39.3%
African American 46.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$16,790

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

71

Total Housing Units

23

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$375,000

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 22729, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,444,000.

5

Businesses

35

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 22729 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 22729 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
22733 Rapidan, VA 1,469 3.3 mi
22701 Culpeper, VA 31,444 4.7 mi
22948 Locust Dale, VA 305 6.0 mi
22730 Oakpark, VA 115 8.1 mi
22989 Woodberry Forest, VA 112 8.1 mi
22741 Stevensburg, VA 182 8.8 mi
22960 Orange, VA 10,722 10.7 mi
22542 Rhoadesville, VA 1,950 9.0 mi
22567 Unionville, VA 3,163 10.8 mi
22714 Brandy Station, VA 1,129 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22729 in?
ZIP code 22729 (Mitchells) 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 22729?
ZIP code 22729 in Mitchells, VA has a population of 1,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22729?
The median home value in ZIP 22729 is $375,000, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22729 is African American at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22729?
ZIP code 22729 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22729?
In ZIP code 22729, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22729 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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