Washington, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22747
Rappahannock County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,132
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $493,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,695. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $493,900 (48% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 67.4% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rappahannock County, so 22747 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 22747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22747.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 22747?
53.9
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
3.7%
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?
$90,625
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$54,695
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22747 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$90,625 Top 33% higher than 67% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
640housing units
640
Total Housing Units
405
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$493,900
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 22610
Bentonville (22610)
1,842 residents
- 22740
Sperryville (22740)
1,313 residents
- 22747
Washington (22747)
1,132 residents
- 22716
Castleton (22716)
853 residents
- 22623 670
Chester Gap (22623)
670 residents
- 22627 637
Flint Hill (22627)
637 residents
- 22639 560
Hume (22639)
560 residents
- 22640 532
Huntly (22640)
532 residents
- 22749 349
Woodville (22749)
349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22747 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22747 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
- 22640
Huntly (22640)
$115,673 median income
- 22627
Flint Hill (22627)
$97,054 median income
- 22747
Washington (22747)
$90,625 median income
- 22639
Hume (22639)
$87,344 median income
- 22610
Bentonville (22610)
$81,500 median income
- 22623
Chester Gap (22623)
$67,813 median income
- 22740
Sperryville (22740)
$65,938 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22747, 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 (1,132 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 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.
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