Sperryville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22740
Rappahannock County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,313
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $469,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sperryville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22740 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, home to just 1,313 residents across 205.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22740 reports a modest median household income of $65,938 (23% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,469. Unemployment is 17.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $469,400 (40% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,589.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rappahannock County, so 22740 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 22740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sperryville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22740.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 22740, Sperryville, 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
1,313
Population
205.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22740?
64.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
9.3%
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?
$65,938
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$45,469
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22740 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Sperryville, 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)
$65,938 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
740housing units
740
Total Housing Units
533
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$469,400
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,589
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 22740, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,419,000.
33
Businesses
209
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 22740 vs 22749 →
ZIP 22740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22713
Boston (22713)
1,406 residents
- 22740
Sperryville (22740)
1,313 residents
- 22747
Washington (22747)
1,132 residents
- 22650
Rileyville (22650)
978 residents
- 22716
Castleton (22716)
853 residents
- 22627
Flint Hill (22627)
637 residents
- 22719 395
Etlan (22719)
395 residents
- 22749 349
Woodville (22749)
349 residents
- 22743 204
Syria (22743)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22740 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22716
Castleton (22716)
$141,458 median income
- 22627
Flint Hill (22627)
$97,054 median income
- 22713
Boston (22713)
$90,795 median income
- 22747
Washington (22747)
$90,625 median income
- 22719
Etlan (22719)
$81,603 median income
- 22650
Rileyville (22650)
$72,226 median income
- 22740
Sperryville (22740)
$65,938 median income
- 22743 $46,500
Syria (22743)
$46,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22740 ranks #7 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 22740, 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 (1,313 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 22740 in?
ZIP code 22740 (Sperryville) is located in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Rappahannock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rappahannock-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22740?
ZIP code 22740 in Sperryville, VA has a population of 1,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22740?
The median household income in ZIP 22740 is $65,938, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22740?
The median home value in ZIP 22740 is $469,400, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22740 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22740?
ZIP code 22740 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22740?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22740 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22740?
In ZIP code 22740, 87.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 22740?
In ZIP code 22740, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22740 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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