Sumerduck, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22742
Fauquier County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,926
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,447
- Median income Above-median income area
- $464,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sumerduck pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22742 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22742 covers 57.3 square miles in Sumerduck, Fauquier County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,926 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22742 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,447 (21% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,695. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $464,600 (39% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,048.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fauquier County, so 22742 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 22742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumerduck, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22742.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 22742, Sumerduck, 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
1,926
Population
57.3
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22742?
41.4
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$103,447
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$50,695
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22742 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Sumerduck, 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)
$103,447 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
581housing units
581
Total Housing Units
581
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$464,600
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$2,048
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2023)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22742 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.1% | 197 |
| 2020 | +1.4% | 200 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 228 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 244 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 260 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 22742, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,919,000.
30
Businesses
99
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 50.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 22742 vs 22736 →
ZIP 22742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22508
Locust Grove (22508)
12,696 residents
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
8,415 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
- 22726 776
Lignum (22726)
776 residents
- 22736 732
Richardsville (22736)
732 residents
- 22718 534
Elkwood (22718)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22742 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22742 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22720
Goldvein (22720)
$139,500 median income
- 22728
Midland (22728)
$120,789 median income
- 22508
Locust Grove (22508)
$111,357 median income
- 22712
Bealeton (22712)
$103,618 median income
- 22742
Sumerduck (22742)
$103,447 median income
- 22736
Richardsville (22736)
$100,156 median income
- 22718
Elkwood (22718)
$83,438 median income
- 22726
Lignum (22726)
$80,703 median income
- 22734
Remington (22734)
$80,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22742 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22736 | Richardsville, VA | 732 | 4.5 mi |
| 22720 | Goldvein, VA | 1,059 | 4.0 mi |
| 22718 | Elkwood, VA | 534 | 5.8 mi |
| 22712 | Bealeton, VA | 8,415 | 7.2 mi |
| 22728 | Midland, VA | 3,310 | 8.8 mi |
| 22734 | Remington, VA | 3,187 | 6.5 mi |
| 22726 | Lignum, VA | 776 | 7.1 mi |
| 22508 | Locust Grove, VA | 12,696 | 10.6 mi |
| 22433 | Burr Hill, VA | 232 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22742, 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 (1,926 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 22742 in?
ZIP code 22742 (Sumerduck) 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 22742?
ZIP code 22742 in Sumerduck, VA has a population of 1,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22742?
The median household income in ZIP 22742 is $103,447, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22742?
The median home value in ZIP 22742 is $464,600, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22742 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22742?
ZIP code 22742 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22742 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22742?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22742 increased by 6.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 22742?
In ZIP code 22742, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 22742?
In ZIP code 22742, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22742 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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