PlainZIP

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
$52,939
Median income
$265,700
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,098. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $265,700 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $891 a month; 70.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 22835 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Page County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 22835?

50.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$36,098

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22835 ranks nationally

Luray, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,939 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,145

Total Housing Units

5,161

Occupied Units

984

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$265,700

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22835 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 22835 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 22835 ranks #3 of 3 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
22851 Stanley, VA 5,956 8.3 mi
22650 Rileyville, VA 978 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Page County

22851 standard
Stanley, VA
Pop: 5,956
22849 standard
Shenandoah, VA
Pop: 5,044
22650 standard
Rileyville, VA
Pop: 978

Related Areas

Page County Luray, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.