PlainZIP

Locust Dale, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22948

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

305
21/sq mi
$53,007
Median income
$437,500
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Locust Dale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22948 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Locust Dale, Madison County, Virginia, home to just 305 residents across 14.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22948 reports a modest median household income of $53,007 (38% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,177. Local economic indicators show a 32.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $437,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 22948 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 →

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 22948, Locust Dale, 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

305

Population

14.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22948?

72.1

Median Age

30.7%

Male

69.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$53,007

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$25,177

Per Capita Income

32.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22948 ranks nationally

Locust Dale, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,007 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

75

Total Housing Units

75

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$437,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

2007

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 22948, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,673,000.

9

Businesses

49

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 22948 vs 22730 →

ZIP 22948 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 22948 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 22948 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 22948 ranks #7 of 7 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
22730 Oakpark, VA 115 2.3 mi
22989 Woodberry Forest, VA 112 4.6 mi
22733 Rapidan, VA 1,469 4.8 mi
22732 Radiant, VA 191 4.7 mi
22715 Brightwood, VA 1,082 5.0 mi
22709 Aroda, VA 874 5.5 mi
22729 Mitchells, VA 1,338 6.0 mi
22731 Pratts, VA 139 7.4 mi
22735 Reva, VA 2,277 8.8 mi
22960 Orange, VA 10,722 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

22960 standard
Orange, VA
Pop: 10,722
22727 standard
Madison, VA
Pop: 5,547
22738 standard
Rochelle, VA
Pop: 1,149
22715 standard
Brightwood, VA
Pop: 1,082
22709 standard
Aroda, VA
Pop: 874
22719 standard
Etlan, VA
Pop: 395

Related Areas

Madison County Locust Dale, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22948 in? ▼
ZIP code 22948 (Locust Dale) is located in Madison County, Virginia. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22948? ▼
ZIP code 22948 in Locust Dale, VA has a population of 305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22948? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22948 is $53,007, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22948? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22948 is $437,500, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22948? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22948 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22948? ▼
ZIP code 22948 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22948? ▼
In ZIP code 22948, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 22948? ▼
In ZIP code 22948, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22948? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22948 is 32.8% 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.