22642 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22642, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22642 is a zip code in Fauquier County and Warren County, Virginia, which covers Marshall, Happy Creek, and Shenandoah, with a total population of 4,407 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 22642 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22642.

The estimated population of people living in 22642 is 4,407, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22642 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,407
 -6.27% -0.79%
2020
4,702
 -6.37% -
2019
5,022
+3.35%
-
2018
4,859
+9.39%
-
2017
4,442
 - -

Population of 22642 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22642 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
84.9%
92.6%
 -8.32%
Black/African American
3.8%
2.3%
 +65.22%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
2.9%
 +196.55%
Asian
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.3%
 -7.69%
Other
0.8%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22642 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 22642 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22642 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22642 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 +1.42% 39.7 -2.7% 44.6 +3.96%
2020 42.3 -5.37% 40.8 -1.45% 42.9 -8.14%
2019 44.7 +14.91% 41.4 +8.09% 46.7 +12.53%
2018 38.9 -0.77% 38.3 -1.03% 41.5 -1.43%
2017 39.2 - 38.7 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 22642 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 22642 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 9 362 -6.78% 355 -44.57% 326 173
10 to 19 214 +26.35% 223 5.73% 265 195
20 to 29 261 +9.79% 246 -7.18% 267 212
30 to 39 321 +34.67% 258 -8.82% 427 224
40 to 49 207 +62.23% 252 +26.55% 347 312
50 to 59 410 4.59% 445 -24.54% 383 327
60 to 69 321 +32.17% 240 +29.54% 427 295
70+ 146 -37.15% 181 -4.16% 86 141

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22642 zip code is $85,089.00.

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 22642.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,722.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22642 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 22642, 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 22642 is currently $97,321.00.

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.

2.36% of households in 22642 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 22642 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22642 is $37,878.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22642 by the total population of 22642.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22642 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22642 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
    8.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22642 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22642 zip over the age of 16 is 3,617.

Of those people, a total of 68.00% 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 22642 is 65.20%.

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 22642 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 169 20.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 309 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 170 100.00% 18.80%
30 to 34 years 322 75.50% 6.60%
35 to 44 years 650 82.60% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 793 70.40% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 255 89.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 438 43.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 371 44.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 140 15.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22642. 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 3,121 68.20% 3.60%
Black or African American 150 61.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 100.00% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 222 70.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 87 51.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 325 68.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,049 68.00% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22642 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 22642 is 2,358, with median earnings of $53,506.00.

Women in 22642 are earning approximately 54.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,358 $53,506.00
Male 1,409 $61,559.00
Female 949 $33,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22642 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 473 $77,018.00
Business and Financial 131 $71,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $156,136.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $78,795.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $52,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 92 $82,717.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 65 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $19,440.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $21,979.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $37,688.00
Sales 263 $38,699.00
Office and Administrative Support 252 $53,542.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 328 $36,650.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $70,069.00
Production 30 $16,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22642 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 22642.

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 335 $76,518.00 138 $105,565.00
Business and Financial 91 $72,326.00 40 $56,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $156,136.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 23 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 83 $52,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 92 $82,717.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 65 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 95 $19,440.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 63 $37,688.00
Sales 126 $60,547.00 137 $8,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $78,158.00 140 $33,254.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 328 $36,650.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $70,069.00 0 $0.00
Production 17 $0.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $0.00 0 $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 1,692 households in 22642, with an average household size of 2.6 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 1,185 families living in the 22642 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 22642:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 856 195 134 507
Average Household Size 3.21 3 2.68 1.41
Total Families 856 195 134 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.35 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 1,185 families living in 22642, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22642:

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 2,109 housing units in 22642.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,692 80.23%
Vacant 417 19.77%

12.57% of the total 2,109 housing units in 22642 are rental units. This is approximately 265 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,405 are occupied by the owner - or 66.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22642 is $1,596.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22642 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
    22
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    17
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    89
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22642 is $253,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22642 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    75
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    336
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    488
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    439
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22642. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22642 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    108
  • 1960 to 1969
    168
  • 1970 to 1979
    103
  • 1980 to 1989
    448
  • 1990 to 1999
    710
  • 2000 to 2009
    379
  • 2010 to 2013
    114
  • 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 22642 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    10
  • 1 vehicle available
    258
  • 2 vehicles available
    802
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    622

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22642 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22642 that commute to work in a particular way.

54.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22642.

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
    51
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    12
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    45
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    63
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    108
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    141
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    32
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    202
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    423
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    762
  • 90 or more minutes
    286

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22642 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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