Mount Jackson, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22842
Shenandoah County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,063
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,134
- Median income Below-median income area
- $222,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Jackson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22842 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 22842 (Mount Jackson, VA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.4 in 2023 to 234.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, home to 5,063 residents across 187.5 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22842 reports a modest median household income of $60,134 (30% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,664. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $222,500 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shenandoah County, so 22842 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 22842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Jackson, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22842.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 22842, Mount Jackson, 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
5,063
Population
187.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22842?
42.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
7.3%
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?
$60,134
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$32,664
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22842 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Mount Jackson, 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)
$60,134 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
3,181housing units
3,181
Total Housing Units
2,152
Occupied Units
1,029
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22842 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 172 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 185 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | -2.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 234 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 22842, employing approximately 2,221 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,217,000.
113
Businesses
2,221
Employees
$103.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.4% |
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 22842 vs 22847 →
ZIP 22842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22815
Broadway (22815)
8,355 residents
- 22824
Edinburg (22824)
6,018 residents
- 22842
Mount Jackson (22842)
5,063 residents
- 22844
New Market (22844)
4,528 residents
- 22853
Timberville (22853)
4,367 residents
- 22847 1,066
Quicksburg (22847)
1,066 residents
- 22810 863
Basye (22810)
863 residents
- 22845 33
Orkney Springs (22845)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22847
Quicksburg (22847)
$88,906 median income
- 22815
Broadway (22815)
$74,899 median income
- 22810
Basye (22810)
$72,679 median income
- 22853
Timberville (22853)
$67,083 median income
- 22844
New Market (22844)
$65,974 median income
- 22824
Edinburg (22824)
$63,594 median income
- 22842
Mount Jackson (22842)
$60,134 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22842 ranks #7 of 7 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 22842, 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 (5,063 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 22842 in?
ZIP code 22842 (Mount Jackson) is located in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Shenandoah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shenandoah-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22842?
ZIP code 22842 in Mount Jackson, VA has a population of 5,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22842?
The median household income in ZIP 22842 is $60,134, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22842?
The median home value in ZIP 22842 is $222,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22842 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22842?
ZIP code 22842 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 2,221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22842 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22842?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22842 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 22842?
In ZIP code 22842, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 22842?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22842 is 26.1 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 22842?
In ZIP code 22842, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22842 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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