PlainZIP

Dayton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22821

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

5,753
27/sq mi
$84,603
Median income
$267,100
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22821 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Rockingham County, Virginia, home to 5,753 residents across 212.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22821 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,603 (1% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,848. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $267,100 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,053 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22821, plus 6 more within Rockingham 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 22821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22821.

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 22821, Dayton, 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

5,753

Population

212.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22821?

39.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$84,603

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$37,848

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22821 ranks nationally

Dayton, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,603 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,602

Total Housing Units

2,404

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$267,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22821 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 166
2021 +11.7% 185
2022 +14.4% 212
2023 +11.2% 235
2024 +5.2% 248

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 22821, employing approximately 2,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,674,000.

137

Businesses

2,506

Employees

$107.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 18.3%
Construction 24 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 16 11.7%
Manufacturing 14 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.2%
Educational services 3 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

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 22821 vs 22831 →

ZIP 22821 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 22821 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 22821 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 22821 ranks #3 of 4 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
22831 Hinton, VA 813 6.8 mi
22812 Bridgewater, VA 8,927 7.2 mi
22843 Mount Solon, VA 2,458 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

22827 standard
Elkton, VA
Pop: 10,388
22812 standard
Bridgewater, VA
Pop: 8,927
22815 standard
Broadway, VA
Pop: 8,355
24441 standard
Grottoes, VA
Pop: 6,140
22853 standard
Timberville, VA
Pop: 4,367
22840 standard
Mc Gaheysville, VA
Pop: 4,354

Related Areas

Rockingham County Dayton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22821 in? ▼
ZIP code 22821 (Dayton) is located in Rockingham County, Virginia. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22821? ▼
ZIP code 22821 in Dayton, VA has a population of 5,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22821 is $84,603, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22821 is $267,100, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22821 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22821? ▼
ZIP code 22821 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 2,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22821 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22821? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22821 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 22821? ▼
In ZIP code 22821, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 22821? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22821 is 20.9 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 22821? ▼
In ZIP code 22821, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22821 is 6.4% 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.