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Orange, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22960

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

10,722
32/sq mi
$85,391
Median income
$321,200
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 332.0 square miles in Orange, Madison County, Virginia. The area is home to 10,722 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 22960 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22960 sits at $85,391 (0% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,437. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $321,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 22960 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 22960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22960.

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 22960, Orange, 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

10,722

Population

332.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22960?

42.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 16.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$85,391

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$39,437

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22960 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,391 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,007

Total Housing Units

4,481

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$321,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1984

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22960 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 181
2021 +12.7% 204
2022 +16.4% 237
2023 +2.7% 243
2024 +12.4% 274

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 22960, employing approximately 2,826 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,709,000.

290

Businesses

2,826

Employees

$117.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 19.7%
Other services (except public administration) 39 13.4%
Construction 36 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 20 6.9%
Finance and insurance 14 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.5%
Manufacturing 11 3.8%
Wholesale trade 8 2.8%
Information 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.4%

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 22960 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 22960 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 22960 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 22960 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
22989 Woodberry Forest, VA 112 5.4 mi
22733 Rapidan, VA 1,469 7.5 mi
22567 Unionville, VA 3,163 8.1 mi
22948 Locust Dale, VA 305 9.6 mi
22729 Mitchells, VA 1,338 10.7 mi
22732 Radiant, VA 191 8.9 mi
22730 Oakpark, VA 115 11.0 mi
22942 Gordonsville, VA 8,113 10.5 mi
22709 Aroda, VA 874 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

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
22948 standard
Locust Dale, VA
Pop: 305

Related Areas

Madison County Orange, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22960 in? ▼
ZIP code 22960 (Orange) 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 22960? ▼
ZIP code 22960 in Orange, VA has a population of 10,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22960? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22960 is $85,391, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22960? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22960 is $321,200, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22960? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22960 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22960? ▼
ZIP code 22960 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 2,826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22960? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22960 are: Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (39), Construction (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22960? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22960 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 22960? ▼
In ZIP code 22960, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 22960? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22960 is 25.5 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 22960? ▼
In ZIP code 22960, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22960? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22960 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orange, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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