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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
$60,134
Median income
$222,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,664. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $222,500 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $997 a month; 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 22842 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shenandoah 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 22842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Jackson, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22842.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 22842?

42.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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

$32,664

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22842 ranks nationally

Mount Jackson, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,134 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,181

Total Housing Units

2,152

Occupied Units

1,029

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$222,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22842 ranks #3 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 22842 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 22842 ranks #7 of 7 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
22847 Quicksburg, VA 1,066 3.9 mi
22845 Orkney Springs, VA 33 6.0 mi
22824 Edinburg, VA 6,018 5.9 mi
22810 Basye, VA 863 6.2 mi
22844 New Market, VA 4,528 8.6 mi
22853 Timberville, VA 4,367 9.4 mi
22815 Broadway, VA 8,355 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shenandoah County

22657 standard
Strasburg, VA
Pop: 10,956
22664 standard
Woodstock, VA
Pop: 8,753
22824 standard
Edinburg, VA
Pop: 6,018
22844 standard
New Market, VA
Pop: 4,528
22644 standard
Maurertown, VA
Pop: 2,177
22660 standard
Toms Brook, VA
Pop: 1,689

Related Areas

Shenandoah County Mount Jackson, VA Virginia

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.

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