20137 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20137, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20137 is a zip code in Fauquier County and Prince William County, Virginia, which covers Scott, Brentsville, and Gainesville, with a total population of 1,981 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20137 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20137.

The estimated population of people living in 20137 is 1,981, with a median age of 53.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20137 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,981
+14.11%
+35.50%
2020
1,736
+13.69%
-
2019
1,527
 -0.46% -
2018
1,534
+4.92%
-
2017
1,462
 - -

Population of 20137 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20137 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.6%
92.5%
 -4.22%
Black/African American
0.5%
3%
 -83.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.3%
1.4%
 +421.43%
Asian
1%
0.5%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20137 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20137 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20137 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20137 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.8 -1.82% 52.8 -1.86% 54.5 -3.2%
2020 54.8 +12.3% 53.8 +11.16% 56.3 +11.49%
2019 48.8 +0.41% 48.4 0% 50.5 +3.27%
2018 48.6 +1.67% 48.4 0% 48.9 +3.6%
2017 47.8 - 48.4 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 20137 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20137 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 32 +216.65% 65 +34.79% 116 86
10 to 19 98 -35.8% 133 -35.31% 64 88
20 to 29 70 +28.64% 67 -41.39% 85 38
30 to 39 58 +134.39% 34 +122.25% 166 75
40 to 49 135 -29.06% 115 -32.15% 98 82
50 to 59 163 +14.46% 159 +43.02% 177 235
60 to 69 105 +44.79% 110 +26.44% 156 139
70+ 61 +200.18% 57 +136.45% 235 141

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20137 zip code is $138,958.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20137.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $218,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $189,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $128,221.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20137 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20137, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20137 is currently $188,234.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

32.31% of households in 20137 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20137 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20137 is $71,678.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20137 by the total population of 20137.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20137 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20137 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20137 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20137 zip over the age of 16 is 1,649.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20137 is 57.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20137 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 22 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 44 77.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 79 60.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 71 100.00% 21.10%
35 to 44 years 261 91.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 239 86.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 262 55.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 175 82.90% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 255 23.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 241 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20137. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,560 57.40% 2.00%
Black or African American 9 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 14 78.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 24 70.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 31 83.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 114 81.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,489 56.80% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20137 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20137 is 952, with median earnings of $77,083.00.

Women in 20137 are earning approximately 63.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 952 $77,083.00
Male 573 $98,807.00
Female 379 $62,298.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20137 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 213 $127,356.00
Business and Financial 135 $132,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $101,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $145,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $18,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $67,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $51,563.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $6,677.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 32 $158,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $60,598.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $73,235.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $33,947.00
Production 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $23,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20137 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20137.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 126 $164,375.00 87 $119,327.00
Business and Financial 84 $139,750.00 51 $28,977.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $101,875.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $148,295.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 47 $6,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 34 $160,139.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $6,677.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 26 $223,571.00 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 59 $60,598.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $73,235.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $33,947.00 0 $0.00
Production 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $0.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 718 households in 20137, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 623 families living in the 20137 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20137:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 474 101 48 95
Average Household Size 3 2.85 3.46 1.11
Total Families 474 101 48 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.61 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 623 families living in 20137, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20137:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 771 housing units in 20137.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 718 93.13%
Vacant 53 6.87%

2.08% of the total 771 housing units in 20137 are rental units. This is approximately 16 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 686 are occupied by the owner - or 88.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20137 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20137 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    16
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    3
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20137 is $536,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20137 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    28
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    260
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    294
  • $1,000,000 or more
    81

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20137. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20137 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    27
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    26
  • 1960 to 1969
    42
  • 1970 to 1979
    193
  • 1980 to 1989
    126
  • 1990 to 1999
    191
  • 2000 to 2009
    86
  • 2010 to 2013
    38
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20137 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    41
  • 2 vehicles available
    313
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    364

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20137 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20137 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20137.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    71
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    70
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    41
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    11
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    102
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    225
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    167
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20137 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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