22644 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22644, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22644 is a zip code in Shenandoah County, Virginia, which covers District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 2,475 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 22644 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22644.

The estimated population of people living in 22644 is 2,475, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22644 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,475
+2.48%
+2.02%
2020
2,415
+1.64%
-
2019
2,376
 -1.53% -
2018
2,413
 -0.54% -
2017
2,426
 - -

Population of 22644 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22644 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
95.6%
96.8%
 -1.24%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
3%
 +6.67%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22644 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 22644 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22644 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22644 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 +0.2% 50.5 -0.59% 52.1 +2.76%
2020 50.7 +2.22% 50.8 +6.72% 50.7 -4.16%
2019 49.6 +3.55% 47.6 +10.96% 52.9 +0.19%
2018 47.9 +4.36% 42.9 -9.11% 52.8 +17.86%
2017 45.9 - 47.2 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 22644 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 22644 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 9 128 +25.47% 176 1.4% 156 139
10 to 19 83 +92.6% 130 -31.79% 145 83
20 to 29 213 -69.84% 72 +78.07% 73 142
30 to 39 77 +57.18% 159 +10.35% 110 172
40 to 49 160 -44.77% 163 -40.48% 98 99
50 to 59 220 +29.27% 186 +16.32% 277 203
60 to 69 162 10.76% 172 +16.49% 143 187
70+ 164 +11.27% 161 +68.67% 177 271

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22644 zip code is $67,112.00.

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 22644.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,049.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,983.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22644 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 22644, 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 22644 is currently $76,931.00.

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.

6.94% of households in 22644 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 22644 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22644 is $32,136.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22644 by the total population of 22644.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22644 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22644 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
    16.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22644 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22644 zip over the age of 16 is 2,016.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 22644 is 60.30%.

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 22644 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 64 46.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 121 89.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 94 57.40% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 217 94.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 113 98.20% 23.40%
45 to 54 years 326 84.70% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 303 78.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 223 47.10% 8.60%
65 to 74 years 232 50.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 323 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22644. 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 1,987 63.50% 4.50%
Black or African American 2 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 21 52.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 43 58.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,944 63.60% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22644 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 22644 is 1,216, with median earnings of $38,548.00.

Women in 22644 are earning approximately 86.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,216 $38,548.00
Male 623 $42,279.00
Female 593 $36,509.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22644 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 106 $87,917.00
Business and Financial 37 $145,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $43,445.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $62,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $9,674.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $5,139.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $17,917.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 147 $27,305.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $38,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $51,094.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $2,499.00
Production 45 $46,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $18,056.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22644 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 22644.

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 97 $88,854.00 9 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 37 $145,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $43,720.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 80 $44,615.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $7,813.00 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $16,563.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 32 $0.00 115 $30,216.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $0.00 151 $36,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $7,448.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Production 45 $46,125.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $19,583.00 11 $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 1,023 households in 22644, with an average household size of 2.39 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 695 families living in the 22644 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 22644:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 601 9 85 328
Average Household Size 3.03 4.67 2.2 1.23
Total Families 601 9 85 0
Average Household Size 2.95 4.67 2.2 0

Poverty

Of the 695 families living in 22644, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22644:

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 1,186 housing units in 22644.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,023 86.26%
Vacant 163 13.74%

11.89% of the total 1,186 housing units in 22644 are rental units. This is approximately 141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 882 are occupied by the owner - or 74.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22644 is $866.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22644 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    84
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22644 is $234,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22644 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    61
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    44
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    225
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    289
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    158
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    78
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22644. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22644 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    242
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    9
  • 1960 to 1969
    39
  • 1970 to 1979
    310
  • 1980 to 1989
    100
  • 1990 to 1999
    69
  • 2000 to 2009
    200
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 22644 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    64
  • 1 vehicle available
    192
  • 2 vehicles available
    374
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    393

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22644 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22644 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22644.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    60
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    42
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    87
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    163
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    92
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    290
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    86
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    91
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    43
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22644 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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