22734 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22734, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22734 is a zip code in Culpeper County and Fauquier County, Virginia, which covers Jefferson, Stevensburg, and Lee, with a total population of 3,857 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 22734 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22734.

The estimated population of people living in 22734 is 3,857, with a median age of 31.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22734 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,857
+5.93%
+5.18%
2020
3,641
+4.63%
-
2019
3,480
+13.47%
-
2018
3,067
 -16.36% -
2017
3,667
 - -

Population of 22734 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22734 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
61.7%
62.8%
 -1.75%
Black/African American
10.4%
11.9%
 -12.61%
Native
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Hispanic
20.1%
21.2%
 -5.19%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.9%
2.6%
 +126.92%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22734 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 22734 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22734 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22734 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.4 +3.97% 32.1 +5.25% 30.6 +1.66%
2020 30.2 +2.37% 30.5 +5.17% 30.1 +0.67%
2019 29.5 -4.84% 29 -6.15% 29.9 -3.86%
2018 31 -0.64% 30.9 -1.28% 31.1 +0.32%
2017 31.2 - 31.3 - 31 -

The median age of the 22734 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 22734 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 9 339 14.58% 337 +11.07% 322 369
10 to 19 235 5.93% 261 -9.43% 230 220
20 to 29 257 +31.6% 285 +10.16% 345 303
30 to 39 284 +72.38% 299 +43.11% 473 392
40 to 49 206 45.99% 191 -3.53% 190 170
50 to 59 171 +40.09% 230 +5.8% 239 236
60 to 69 180 -40.64% 164 -53.31% 114 91
70+ 69 +13.22% 159 -44.31% 71 92

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22734 zip code is $80,611.00.

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 22734.

  • Under 25
    $16,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,292.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,719.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22734 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 22734, 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 22734 is currently $97,757.00.

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.

8.79% of households in 22734 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 22734 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22734 is $34,321.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22734 by the total population of 22734.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22734 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22734 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
    5.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22734 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22734 zip over the age of 16 is 2,899.

Of those people, a total of 76.20% 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 22734 is 74.40%.

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 22734 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 183 46.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 166 78.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 482 97.50% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 359 78.00% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 698 83.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 357 91.90% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 286 76.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 112 57.10% 14.10%
65 to 74 years 147 36.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 109 1.80% 100.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22734. 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 2,206 77.60% 2.00%
Black or African American 339 76.10% 1.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 67 44.80% 30.00%
Asian 4 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 33.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 271 74.90% 1.00%
Hispanic or Latino 485 86.20% 0.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,885 76.70% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22734 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 22734 is 2,157, with median earnings of $41,677.00.

Women in 22734 are earning approximately 81.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,157 $41,677.00
Male 1,240 $47,583.00
Female 917 $38,787.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22734 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 188 $80,714.00
Business and Financial 94 $80,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $100,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $98,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $66,250.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $51,736.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $52,202.00
Healthcare Support 102 $47,770.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $69,038.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 88 $15,174.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $26,209.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $6,520.00
Sales 148 $18,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 261 $36,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $30,938.00
Construction and Extraction 128 $44,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $71,875.00
Production 53 $36,528.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $27,286.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22734 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 22734.

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 86 $70,357.00 102 $108,833.00
Business and Financial 22 $84,423.00 72 $45,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $119,091.00 21 $51,641.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $98,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $50,694.00 25 $59,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $0.00 84 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 90 $48,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $69,038.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $15,116.00 2 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $28,977.00 89 $25,676.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 95 $19,764.00 53 $15,994.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $25,417.00 244 $36,912.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $26,429.00 58 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 128 $44,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $71,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 53 $36,528.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 130 $27,214.00 22 $30,833.00

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 1,286 households in 22734, with an average household size of 2.99 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 981 families living in the 22734 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 22734:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 589 88 304 305
Average Household Size 3.62 4.06 3.03 1.43
Total Families 589 88 304 0
Average Household Size 3.62 3.64 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 981 families living in 22734, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22734:

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 1,383 housing units in 22734.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,286 92.99%
Vacant 97 7.01%

32.54% of the total 1,383 housing units in 22734 are rental units. This is approximately 450 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 809 are occupied by the owner - or 58.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22734 is $1,161.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22734 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
    27
  • Less than $500
    4
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    266
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    37
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22734 is $298,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22734 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    89
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    262
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    360
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22734. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22734 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    121
  • 1940 to 1949
    114
  • 1950 to 1959
    177
  • 1960 to 1969
    77
  • 1970 to 1979
    61
  • 1980 to 1989
    405
  • 1990 to 1999
    107
  • 2000 to 2009
    209
  • 2010 to 2013
    112
  • 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 22734 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    47
  • 1 vehicle available
    290
  • 2 vehicles available
    657
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    292

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22734 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22734 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22734.

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
    24
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    171
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    62
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    173
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    428
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    55
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    269
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    102
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    89
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    218
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    332
  • 90 or more minutes
    115

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22734 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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