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ZIP Code 22747

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

1,132
11/sq mi
$90,625
Median income
$493,900
Median home value
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22747 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, home to just 1,132 residents across 100.2 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,625 (6% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $54,695. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 10.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $493,900 for a typical home value (48% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 67.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22747, plus 6 more within Rappahannock County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 22747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22747.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 22747, Washington, 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

1,132

Population

100.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22747?

53.9

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,625

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$54,695

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22747 ranks nationally

Washington, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,625 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%

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

What does housing look like?

640

Total Housing Units

405

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$493,900

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 22747, employing approximately 476 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,338,000.

64

Businesses

476

Employees

$22.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 15.6%
Retail trade 9 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.4%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Information 3 4.7%
Finance and insurance 3 4.7%

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 22747 vs 22627 →

ZIP 22747 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 22747 ranks #3 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 22747 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 22747 ranks #4 of 8 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
22627 Flint Hill, VA 637 4.5 mi
22749 Woodville, VA 349 6.4 mi
22640 Huntly, VA 532 7.0 mi
22716 Castleton, VA 853 6.7 mi
22740 Sperryville, VA 1,313 6.9 mi
22623 Chester Gap, VA 670 9.8 mi
22610 Bentonville, VA 1,842 9.5 mi
22639 Hume, VA 560 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rappahannock County

22740 standard
Sperryville, VA
Pop: 1,313
22716 standard
Castleton, VA
Pop: 853
22623 standard
Chester Gap, VA
Pop: 670
22627 standard
Flint Hill, VA
Pop: 637
22640 standard
Huntly, VA
Pop: 532
22749 standard
Woodville, VA
Pop: 349

Related Areas

Rappahannock County Washington, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22747 in? ▼
ZIP code 22747 (Washington) 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 22747? ▼
ZIP code 22747 in Washington, VA has a population of 1,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22747 is $90,625, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22747 is $493,900, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22747 is White at 78.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22747? ▼
ZIP code 22747 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22747 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22747? ▼
In ZIP code 22747, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 22747? ▼
In ZIP code 22747, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22747 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.