PlainZIP

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
$732,100
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $732,100 (119% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units 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 -. To put 22972 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Orange County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 22972?

52.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 3.8%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

152

Total Housing Units

113

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$732,100

Median Home Value

+119% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22972 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
22738 Rochelle, VA 1,149 5.6 mi
22923 Barboursville, VA 5,035 5.4 mi
22709 Aroda, VA 874 8.0 mi
22942 Gordonsville, VA 8,113 7.6 mi
22732 Radiant, VA 191 7.1 mi
22731 Pratts, VA 139 8.5 mi
22989 Woodberry Forest, VA 112 7.8 mi
22948 Locust Dale, VA 305 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

22508 standard
Locust Grove, VA
Pop: 12,696
22567 standard
Unionville, VA
Pop: 3,163
22542 standard
Rhoadesville, VA
Pop: 1,950
22433 standard
Burr Hill, VA
Pop: 232

Related Areas

Orange County Somerset, VA Virginia

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).

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.