Rochelle, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22738

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

1,149
16/sq mi
$85,139
Median income
$288,600
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochelle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Rochelle, Madison County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,149 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 22738 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22738 sits at $85,139 (1% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,153. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $288,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 22738 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 22738, Rochelle, 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

1,149

Population

70.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22738?

43.7

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$85,139

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$39,153

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22738 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,139 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

487

Total Housing Units

371

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$288,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 22738, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,138,000.

13

Businesses

59

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%

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 22738 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 22738 ranks #4 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 22738 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 22738 ranks #4 of 7 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
22731 Pratts, VA 139 3.5 mi
22709 Aroda, VA 874 4.4 mi
22732 Radiant, VA 191 5.1 mi
22972 Somerset, VA 439 5.6 mi
22727 Madison, VA 5,547 7.7 mi
22923 Barboursville, VA 5,035 7.4 mi
22723 Hood, VA 128 6.9 mi
22968 Ruckersville, VA 9,815 7.3 mi
22730 Oakpark, VA 115 8.3 mi
22715 Brightwood, VA 1,082 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22738 in?
ZIP code 22738 (Rochelle) is located in Madison County, Virginia. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22738?
ZIP code 22738 in Rochelle, VA has a population of 1,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22738?
The median household income in ZIP 22738 is $85,139, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22738?
The median home value in ZIP 22738 is $288,600, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22738 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22738?
ZIP code 22738 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22738?
In ZIP code 22738, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 22738?
In ZIP code 22738, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22738 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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