Shenandoah, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22849
Page County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,044
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,261
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shenandoah pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22849 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 22849 (Shenandoah, VA) rose +22.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.7 in 2023 to 321.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22849 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia, home to 5,044 residents across 121.8 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22849 reports a modest median household income of $67,261 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,495. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,400 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,033; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Page County, so 22849 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 22849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shenandoah, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22849.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 22849, Shenandoah, 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
5,044
Population
121.8
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22849?
38.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$67,261
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$29,495
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22849 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Shenandoah, 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)
$67,261 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,409housing units
2,409
Total Housing Units
1,925
Occupied Units
484
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1975
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
+22.3%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22849 have increased 22.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 197 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 216 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 252 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 263 |
| 2024 | +22.3% | 321 |
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 22849, employing approximately 295 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,058,000.
49
Businesses
295
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22849 vs 22827 →
ZIP 22849 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22827
Elkton (22827)
10,388 residents
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
5,956 residents
- 22849
Shenandoah (22849)
5,044 residents
- 22844
New Market (22844)
4,528 residents
- 22853
Timberville (22853)
4,367 residents
- 22840
Mc Gaheysville (22840)
4,354 residents
- 22832 1,091
Keezletown (22832)
1,091 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22849 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22849 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22840
Mc Gaheysville (22840)
$95,667 median income
- 22827
Elkton (22827)
$70,519 median income
- 22849
Shenandoah (22849)
$67,261 median income
- 22853
Timberville (22853)
$67,083 median income
- 22844
New Market (22844)
$65,974 median income
- 22832
Keezletown (22832)
$64,766 median income
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
$53,329 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22849 ranks #3 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 22849, 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 (5,044 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 22849 in?
ZIP code 22849 (Shenandoah) 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 22849?
ZIP code 22849 in Shenandoah, VA has a population of 5,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22849?
The median household income in ZIP 22849 is $67,261, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22849?
The median home value in ZIP 22849 is $211,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22849 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22849?
ZIP code 22849 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22849 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22849?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22849 increased by 22.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 22849?
In ZIP code 22849, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 22849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22849 is 29.5 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 22849?
In ZIP code 22849, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22849 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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