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Harrisonburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22802

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

26,293
112/sq mi
$66,423
Median income
$280,700
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrisonburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg County, Virginia, with 26,293 residents across 234.3 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22802 reports a modest median household income of $66,423 (22% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,379. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $280,700 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,186 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Harrisonburg County, so you can benchmark 22802 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 22802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisonburg, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22802.

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 22802, Harrisonburg, 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

26,293

Population

234.3

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22802?

37.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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?

$66,423

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,379

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22802 ranks nationally

Harrisonburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,423 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,126

Total Housing Units

11,303

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$280,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,186

Median Rent

1982

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22802 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 181
2021 +11.2% 202
2022 +13.7% 229
2023 +11.1% 255
2024 -0.2% 254

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 540 business establishments in ZIP 22802, employing approximately 9,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,682,000.

540

Businesses

9,512

Employees

$420.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 97 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 95 17.6%
Retail trade 73 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 38 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 34 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 6.1%
Manufacturing 28 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.6%
Wholesale trade 22 4.1%
Finance and insurance 17 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.1%
Educational services 8 1.5%
Information 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%

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 22802 vs 22834 →

ZIP 22802 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 22802 ranks #2 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 22802 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 22802 ranks #8 of 9 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
22834 Linville, VA 1,250 4.1 mi
22807 Harrisonburg, VA 3,311 4.5 mi
22801 Harrisonburg, VA 37,989 6.6 mi
22850 Singers Glen, VA 899 5.4 mi
22832 Keezletown, VA 1,091 6.4 mi
22815 Broadway, VA 8,355 9.5 mi
22846 Penn Laird, VA 1,855 9.2 mi
22840 Mc Gaheysville, VA 4,354 10.7 mi
22853 Timberville, VA 4,367 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg County

22801 standard
Harrisonburg, VA
Pop: 37,989
22807 standard
Harrisonburg, VA
Pop: 3,311

Related Areas

Harrisonburg County Harrisonburg, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22802 in? ▼
ZIP code 22802 (Harrisonburg) is located in Harrisonburg County, Virginia. Harrisonburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrisonburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22802? ▼
ZIP code 22802 in Harrisonburg, VA has a population of 26,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22802? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22802 is $66,423, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22802? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22802 is $280,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22802? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22802 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22802? ▼
ZIP code 22802 has 540 business establishments employing approximately 9,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22802? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22802 are: Construction (97), Other services (except public administration) (95), Retail trade (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22802? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22802 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 22802? ▼
In ZIP code 22802, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22802? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22802 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22802? ▼
In ZIP code 22802, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22802? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22802 is 15.9% 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.