22556 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22556, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22556 is a zip code in Stafford County, Virginia, which covers Aquia, Griffis-Widewater, Hartwood, and Rock Hill, with a total population of 32,577 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 22556 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22556.

The estimated population of people living in 22556 is 32,577, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22556 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,577
+3.27%
+13.32%
2020
31,545
+7.35%
-
2019
29,386
+0.47%
-
2018
29,248
+1.74%
-
2017
28,748
 - -

Population of 22556 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22556 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
53.9%
60.1%
 -10.32%
Black/African American
16.2%
16.4%
 -1.22%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
21.2%
14.5%
 +46.21%
Asian
3.7%
3%
 +23.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
5.7%
 -19.30%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22556 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 22556 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22556 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22556 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +2.06% 32.8 +1.23% 36.3 +3.71%
2020 34 -3.95% 32.4 -4.99% 35 -3.85%
2019 35.4 +0.57% 34.1 0% 36.4 -0.27%
2018 35.2 +1.73% 34.1 +2.1% 36.5 +2.82%
2017 34.6 - 33.4 - 35.5 -

The median age of the 22556 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 22556 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 1,974 +15.22% 1,973 +26.47% 2,288 2,492
10 to 19 2,281 +41.81% 2,441 0.82% 3,309 2,426
20 to 29 2,321 -15% 1,878 -1.07% 1,989 1,850
30 to 39 1,698 +45.73% 1,772 +17.73% 2,491 2,105
40 to 49 2,167 +7.77% 2,408 +3.63% 2,331 2,496
50 to 59 2,314 -2.64% 2,255 +4.03% 2,249 2,339
60 to 69 902 +54.61% 1,072 +21.15% 1,480 1,306
70+ 615 +5.32% 677 +16% 640 786

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22556 zip code is $123,608.00.

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 22556.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $111,298.00
  • 45 to 64
    $166,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,115.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22556 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 22556, 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 22556 is currently $139,571.00.

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.

23.23% of households in 22556 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 22556 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.53%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22556 is $43,294.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22556 by the total population of 22556.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22556 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22556 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
    22.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22556 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22556 zip over the age of 16 is 23,776.

Of those people, a total of 70.00% 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 22556 is 65.00%.

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 22556 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,714 37.70% 4.00%
20 to 24 years 2,052 87.50% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 1,787 74.90% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 2,028 70.10% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 5,187 81.00% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 4,283 84.40% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 2,513 72.90% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 1,484 65.40% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 1,966 38.80% 2.20%
75 years and over 762 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22556. 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 14,929 70.60% 3.60%
Black or African American 3,901 69.30% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 68 51.50% 0.00%
Asian 954 63.60% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 42 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,956 72.20% 5.20%
Two or more races 1,926 69.90% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 4,188 67.60% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,726 70.40% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22556 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 22556 is 15,463, with median earnings of $55,554.00.

Women in 22556 are earning approximately 56.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,463 $55,554.00
Male 8,612 $73,358.00
Female 6,851 $41,731.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22556 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 2,060 $113,301.00
Business and Financial 1,270 $112,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,298 $120,479.00
Architecture and Engineering 248 $100,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $83,203.00
Community and Social Service 115 $30,625.00
Legal 181 $173,771.00
Educational and Library 932 $57,443.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 246 $48,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 763 $78,781.00
Healthcare Support 235 $35,287.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 348 $86,375.00
Law Enforcement 484 $138,272.00
Food Preparation and Serving 654 $14,407.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 540 $25,468.00
Personal Care and Service 345 $12,245.00
Sales 1,498 $26,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,516 $34,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 966 $28,438.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 494 $73,846.00
Production 312 $72,560.00
Transportation and Material Moving 616 $38,542.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22556 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 22556.

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 1,525 $123,125.00 535 $102,546.00
Business and Financial 522 $116,603.00 748 $87,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 897 $123,750.00 401 $109,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 240 $98,571.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 45 $83,203.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 96 $24,545.00
Legal 78 $173,375.00 103 $212,889.00
Educational and Library 222 $65,132.00 710 $56,925.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $47,798.00 147 $72,850.00
Healthcare Practitioners 199 $231,002.00 564 $71,023.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 199 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 222 $107,742.00 126 $42,386.00
Law Enforcement 448 $138,811.00 36 $88,942.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $9,088.00 435 $24,141.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 352 $25,680.00 188 $22,500.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $30,682.00 247 $11,412.00
Sales 655 $28,890.00 843 $20,350.00
Office and Administrative Support 470 $44,306.00 1,046 $32,136.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 951 $27,969.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 470 $76,250.00 24 $0.00
Production 265 $73,268.00 47 $40,474.00
Transportation and Material Moving 450 $35,000.00 166 $40,351.00

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 9,750 households in 22556, with an average household size of 3.34 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 8,236 families living in the 22556 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 22556:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,780 505 951 1,514
Average Household Size 3.77 3.37 3.54 1.3
Total Families 6,780 505 951 0
Average Household Size 3.73 2.85 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 8,236 families living in 22556, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22556:

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 10,103 housing units in 22556.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,750 96.51%
Vacant 353 3.49%

19.89% of the total 10,103 housing units in 22556 are rental units. This is approximately 2,009 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,734 are occupied by the owner - or 76.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22556 is $1,590.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22556 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    116
  • $500 to $999
    456
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    325
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    595
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    351
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    118
  • $3,000 or more
    48

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22556 is $370,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22556 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    206
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    395
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,172
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,993
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,855
  • $1,000,000 or more
    86

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22556. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22556 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    156
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    100
  • 1960 to 1969
    461
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,494
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,928
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,249
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,318
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,354
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 22556 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    164
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,807
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,439
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,340

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22556 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22556 that commute to work in a particular way.

41.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22556.

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
    218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    487
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,294
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,137
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,062
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    722
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,721
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    478
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,991
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,329
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,334

Summary

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