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Penn Laird, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22846

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

1,855
64/sq mi
$115,491
Median income
$450,000
Median home value
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Penn Laird pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Penn Laird, Rockingham County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,855 residents, producing a population density of 64 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22846 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22846 sits at $115,491 (35% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,382. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $450,000 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,317 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 22846 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22846.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22846, Penn Laird, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,855

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22846?

43.4

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$115,491

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$51,382

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22846 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,491 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

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

What does housing look like?

511

Total Housing Units

511

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$450,000

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,317

Median Rent

1993

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22846 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 161
2021 +13.2% 182
2022 +13.1% 206
2023 +5.1% 217
2024 +5.2% 228

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 22846, employing approximately 357 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,020,000.

49

Businesses

357

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 18.4%
Construction 7 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 6.1%
Finance and insurance 3 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.1%

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 22846 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 22846 ranks #7 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 22846 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 22846 ranks the highest of 8 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
22840 Mc Gaheysville, VA 4,354 2.6 mi
24471 Port Republic, VA 1,355 4.9 mi
22832 Keezletown, VA 1,091 5.4 mi
22801 Harrisonburg, VA 37,989 5.1 mi
22807 Harrisonburg, VA 3,311 5.7 mi
22841 Mount Crawford, VA 2,791 6.5 mi
22802 Harrisonburg, VA 26,293 9.2 mi
24486 Weyers Cave, VA 3,490 9.7 mi

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Elkton, VA
Pop: 10,388
22812 standard
Bridgewater, VA
Pop: 8,927
22815 standard
Broadway, VA
Pop: 8,355
24441 standard
Grottoes, VA
Pop: 6,140
22821 standard
Dayton, VA
Pop: 5,753
22853 standard
Timberville, VA
Pop: 4,367

Related Areas

Rockingham County Penn Laird, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22846 in? ▼
ZIP code 22846 (Penn Laird) is located in Rockingham County, Virginia. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22846? ▼
ZIP code 22846 in Penn Laird, VA has a population of 1,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22846 is $115,491, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22846 is $450,000, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22846 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22846? ▼
ZIP code 22846 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22846 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22846? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22846 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 22846? ▼
In ZIP code 22846, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22846? ▼
In ZIP code 22846, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22846 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Penn Laird, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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