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New Market, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22844

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

4,528
36/sq mi
$65,974
Median income
$281,200
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22844 covers 125.4 square miles in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,528 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22844 reports a modest median household income of $65,974 (23% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,283. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $281,200 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $946 a month; 64.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22844, plus 6 more within Shenandoah County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 22844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Market, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22844.

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 22844, New Market, 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

4,528

Population

125.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22844?

53.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$65,974

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,283

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22844 ranks nationally

New Market, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,974 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,206

Total Housing Units

2,052

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$281,200

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1980

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22844 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 180
2021 +7.8% 194
2022 +9.9% 213
2023 +16.1% 247
2024 +5.6% 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 95 business establishments in ZIP 22844, employing approximately 1,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,178,000.

95

Businesses

1,577

Employees

$60.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 16.8%
Retail trade 15 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%

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 22844 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 22844 ranks #5 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 22844 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 22844 ranks #5 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
22853 Timberville, VA 4,367 5.6 mi
22847 Quicksburg, VA 1,066 5.5 mi
22842 Mount Jackson, VA 5,063 8.6 mi
22849 Shenandoah, VA 5,044 9.2 mi
22815 Broadway, VA 8,355 8.2 mi
22851 Stanley, VA 5,956 10.3 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
22842 standard
Mount Jackson, VA
Pop: 5,063
22644 standard
Maurertown, VA
Pop: 2,177
22660 standard
Toms Brook, VA
Pop: 1,689

Related Areas

Shenandoah County New Market, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22844 in? ▼
ZIP code 22844 (New Market) 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 22844? ▼
ZIP code 22844 in New Market, VA has a population of 4,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22844 is $65,974, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22844 is $281,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22844 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22844? ▼
ZIP code 22844 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22844 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22844 increased by 5.6% 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 22844? ▼
In ZIP code 22844, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 22844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22844 is 23.3 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 22844? ▼
In ZIP code 22844, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22844 is 6.2% 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.