Elkton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22827

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

10,388
29/sq mi
$70,519
Median income
$252,500
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 353.3 square miles in Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia. The area is home to 10,388 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22827 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22827 sits at $70,519 (18% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,487. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $252,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 22827 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22827.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22827, Elkton, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,388

Population

353.3

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22827?

45.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$70,519

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$36,487

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,519 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,906

Total Housing Units

4,541

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$252,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22827 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 180
2021 +9.7% 197
2022 +16.4% 230
2023 +4.9% 241
2024 +9.0% 263

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 196 business establishments in ZIP 22827, employing approximately 2,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,530,000.

196

Businesses

2,847

Employees

$243.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 17.9%
Construction 31 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 26 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 13 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.1%
Manufacturing 11 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.5%
Wholesale trade 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22827 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 22827 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22827 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 22827 ranks #4 of 5 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
22849 Shenandoah, VA 5,044 8.0 mi
22840 Mc Gaheysville, VA 4,354 8.0 mi
22935 Dyke, VA 926 10.6 mi
22973 Stanardsville, VA 6,191 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22827 in?
ZIP code 22827 (Elkton) 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 22827?
ZIP code 22827 in Elkton, VA has a population of 10,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22827?
The median household income in ZIP 22827 is $70,519, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22827?
The median home value in ZIP 22827 is $252,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22827 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22827?
ZIP code 22827 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 2,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22827 are: Retail trade (35), Construction (31), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22827?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22827 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 22827?
In ZIP code 22827, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 22827?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22827 is 23.8 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 22827?
In ZIP code 22827, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22827 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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