Somerset, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22972
Orange County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 439
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $732,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerset pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22972 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22972 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerset, Orange County, Virginia, home to just 439 residents across 36.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 22972, but per-capita income is $66,169. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $732,100 (119% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Orange County, so 22972 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 →
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 22972, Somerset, 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
439
Population
36.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22972?
52.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$66,169
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
152housing units
152
Total Housing Units
113
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$732,100
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 22972, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,343,000.
10
Businesses
52
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 30.0% |
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 22972 vs 22738 →
ZIP 22972 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22942
Gordonsville (22942)
8,113 residents
- 22923
Barboursville (22923)
5,035 residents
- 22738 1,149
Rochelle (22738)
1,149 residents
- 22709 874
Aroda (22709)
874 residents
- 22972 439
Somerset (22972)
439 residents
- 22948 305
Locust Dale (22948)
305 residents
- 22732 191
Radiant (22732)
191 residents
- 22731 139
Pratts (22731)
139 residents
- 22989 112
Woodberry Forest (22989)
112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22972 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22972 in?
ZIP code 22972 (Somerset) is located in Orange County, Virginia. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22972?
ZIP code 22972 in Somerset, VA has a population of 439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22972?
The median home value in ZIP 22972 is $732,100, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22972?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22972 is White at 96.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22972?
ZIP code 22972 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22972?
In ZIP code 22972, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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