Stanley, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22851
Page County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,956
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,329
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22851 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanley, Page County, Virginia, home to 5,956 residents across 142.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22851 reports a modest median household income of $53,329 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,215. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,500 (44% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $857; owner occupancy is 67.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Page County, so 22851 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 22851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanley, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22851.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 22851, Stanley, 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
5,956
Population
142.8
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22851?
40.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$53,329
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$27,215
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
38.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22851 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Stanley, 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)
$53,329 20th percentile higher than 20% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,720housing units
2,720
Total Housing Units
2,257
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,500
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 22851, employing approximately 698 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,108,000.
76
Businesses
698
Employees
$24.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.0% |
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 22851 vs 22849 →
ZIP 22851 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22835
Luray (22835)
11,634 residents
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
5,956 residents
- 22849
Shenandoah (22849)
5,044 residents
- 22844 4,528
New Market (22844)
4,528 residents
- 22743 204
Syria (22743)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22851 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22851 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22849
Shenandoah (22849)
$67,261 median income
- 22844
New Market (22844)
$65,974 median income
- 22851
Stanley (22851)
$53,329 median income
- 22835
Luray (22835)
$52,939 median income
- 22743
Syria (22743)
$46,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22851 ranks #3 of 5 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 22851, 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 (5,956 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 22851 in?
ZIP code 22851 (Stanley) 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 22851?
ZIP code 22851 in Stanley, VA has a population of 5,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22851?
The median household income in ZIP 22851 is $53,329, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22851?
The median home value in ZIP 22851 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22851 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22851?
ZIP code 22851 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22851 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22851?
In ZIP code 22851, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 22851?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22851 is 38.6 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 22851?
In ZIP code 22851, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22851 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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