Arrington, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22922

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

1,993
15/sq mi
$60,125
Median income
$226,000
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.1 square miles in Arrington, Nelson County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,993 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 22922 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22922 sits at $60,125 (30% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,706. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $226,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nelson County, so you can benchmark 22922 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 22922

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22922.

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 22922, Arrington, 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

1,993

Population

131.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22922?

41.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 22.2%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,125

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$37,706

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22922 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,125 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,103

Total Housing Units

867

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$226,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 22922, employing approximately 337 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,672,000.

26

Businesses

337

Employees

$21.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 19.2%
Construction 4 15.4%
Manufacturing 3 11.5%

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 22922 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 22922 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22922 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 22922 ranks #3 of 6 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
22964 Piney River, VA 261 4.7 mi
22949 Lovingston, VA 1,300 7.0 mi
24581 Norwood, VA 23 6.9 mi
22971 Shipman, VA 1,735 7.5 mi
22967 Roseland, VA 1,956 8.6 mi
24553 Gladstone, VA 1,902 11.6 mi
22976 Tyro, VA 339 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22922 in?
ZIP code 22922 (Arrington) is located in Nelson County, Virginia. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22922?
ZIP code 22922 in Arrington, VA has a population of 1,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22922?
The median household income in ZIP 22922 is $60,125, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22922?
The median home value in ZIP 22922 is $226,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22922 is White at 72.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22922?
ZIP code 22922 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22922 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22922?
In ZIP code 22922, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 22922?
In ZIP code 22922, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22922 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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