Luray, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22835
Page County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,634
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,939
- Median income Below-median income area
- $265,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Luray pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22835 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22835 (Luray, VA) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.3 in 2023 to 261.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luray, Page County, Virginia, home to 11,634 residents across 390.4 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22835 reports a modest median household income of $52,939 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,098. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $265,700 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Page County, so 22835 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 22835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luray, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22835.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 22835, Luray, 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
11,634
Population
390.4
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22835?
50.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$52,939
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$36,098
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22835 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Luray, 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)
$52,939 20th percentile higher than 20% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,145housing units
6,145
Total Housing Units
5,161
Occupied Units
984
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,700
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1974
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
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22835 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 178 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 205 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 242 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 268 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 261 |
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 302 business establishments in ZIP 22835, employing approximately 3,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,120,000.
302
Businesses
3,144
Employees
$145.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 31 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.0% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.0% |
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 22835 vs 22851 →
ZIP 22835 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22835
Luray (22835)
11,634 residents
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
5,956 residents
- 22650 978
Rileyville (22650)
978 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22835 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22650
Rileyville (22650)
$72,226 median income
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
$53,329 median income
- 22835
Luray (22835)
$52,939 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22835 ranks #3 of 3 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 22835, 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 (11,634 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 22835 in?
ZIP code 22835 (Luray) is located in Page County, Virginia. Page County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/page-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22835?
ZIP code 22835 in Luray, VA has a population of 11,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22835?
The median household income in ZIP 22835 is $52,939, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22835?
The median home value in ZIP 22835 is $265,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22835 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22835?
ZIP code 22835 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 3,144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22835 are: Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (46), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22835?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22835 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 22835?
In ZIP code 22835, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 22835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22835 is 34.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22835?
In ZIP code 22835, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22835 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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