PlainZIP

Fishersville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22939

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

5,398
125/sq mi
$84,209
Median income
$361,500
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fishersville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22939 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22939 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, home to 5,398 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22939 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,209 (2% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,313. Local economic indicators show a 15.5% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $361,500 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,572 monthly, and 68.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Augusta County, letting you compare 22939 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 22939

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fishersville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22939.

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 22939, Fishersville, 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

5,398

Population

43.3

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22939?

38.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$84,209

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$41,313

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22939 ranks nationally

Fishersville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,209 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,058

Total Housing Units

2,866

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$361,500

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,572

Median Rent

1999

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22939 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 168
2021 +3.7% 174
2022 +8.4% 189
2023 +20.1% 227
2024 +6.3% 241

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 22939, employing approximately 5,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $369,562,000.

219

Businesses

5,545

Employees

$369.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 43 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.4%
Retail trade 24 11.0%
Construction 23 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.5%
Wholesale trade 11 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.6%
Manufacturing 9 4.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.2%
Educational services 5 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 22939 vs 22980 →

ZIP 22939 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 22939 ranks #4 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 22939 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 22939 ranks #3 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
22980 Waynesboro, VA 31,451 4.9 mi
24482 Verona, VA 4,872 7.0 mi
24401 Staunton, VA 35,499 6.4 mi
24437 Fort Defiance, VA 904 8.2 mi
22952 Lyndhurst, VA 2,029 9.9 mi
24477 Stuarts Draft, VA 10,573 7.9 mi
24431 Crimora, VA 2,656 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Augusta County

24477 standard
Stuarts Draft, VA
Pop: 10,573
24482 standard
Verona, VA
Pop: 4,872
24421 standard
Churchville, VA
Pop: 3,868
24486 standard
Weyers Cave, VA
Pop: 3,490
24440 standard
Greenville, VA
Pop: 2,916
24431 standard
Crimora, VA
Pop: 2,656

Related Areas

Augusta County Fishersville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22939 in? ▼
ZIP code 22939 (Fishersville) is located in Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/augusta-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22939? ▼
ZIP code 22939 in Fishersville, VA has a population of 5,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22939? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22939 is $84,209, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22939? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22939 is $361,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22939? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22939 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22939? ▼
ZIP code 22939 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 5,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22939? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22939 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22939? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22939 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 22939? ▼
In ZIP code 22939, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 22939? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22939 is 23.7 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 22939? ▼
In ZIP code 22939, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22939? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22939 is 15.5% 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.