22737 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22737, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22737 is a zip code in Culpeper County, Virginia, which covers Catalpa, Jefferson, and Salem, with a total population of 3,446 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 22737 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22737.

The estimated population of people living in 22737 is 3,446, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22737 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,446
 -0.83% +5.06%
2020
3,475
+3.79%
-
2019
3,348
+9.91%
-
2018
3,046
 -7.13% -
2017
3,280
 - -

Population of 22737 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22737 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
83.3%
83.6%
 -0.36%
Black/African American
6.4%
2.3%
 +178.26%
Native
0%
1.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.2%
9.1%
 -9.89%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
3%
 -43.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22737 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 22737 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22737 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22737 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 +2.06% 44.9 +18.47% 38.1 -8.41%
2020 38.8 +8.38% 37.9 0% 41.6 +17.51%
2019 35.8 -4.28% 37.9 -13.47% 35.4 -0.84%
2018 37.4 +1.08% 43.8 +16.49% 35.7 -0.56%
2017 37 - 37.6 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 22737 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 22737 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 9 290 -28.71% 239 3.76% 204 210
10 to 19 245 -4.6% 225 +56.68% 223 340
20 to 29 186 +42.53% 143 -17.95% 238 77
30 to 39 159 +27.06% 281 -7.9% 203 236
40 to 49 213 -17.45% 190 2.08% 167 162
50 to 59 235 +37.61% 286 +29.82% 325 302
60 to 69 182 +33.54% 131 +40.88% 201 183
70+ 163 +72.22% 112 +95.35% 250 125

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22737 zip code is $89,265.00.

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 22737.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,288.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,339.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22737 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 22737, 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 22737 is currently $122,708.00.

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.

10.00% of households in 22737 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 22737 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    26.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22737 is $37,364.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22737 by the total population of 22737.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22737 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22737 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
    9.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22737 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22737 zip over the age of 16 is 2,673.

Of those people, a total of 68.60% 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 22737 is 67.30%.

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 22737 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 204 28.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 144 65.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 171 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 116 72.40% 16.70%
35 to 44 years 416 96.20% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 503 90.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 360 87.50% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 153 56.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 325 41.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 281 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22737. 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 2,357 70.30% 2.10%
Black or African American 219 44.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 79 77.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 104 57.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,287 70.50% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22737 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 22737 is 1,799, with median earnings of $50,688.00.

Women in 22737 are earning approximately 55.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,799 $50,688.00
Male 1,037 $55,224.00
Female 762 $30,603.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22737 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 201 $107,120.00
Business and Financial 71 $89,129.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $89,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $49,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 205 $53,042.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 104 $14,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $26,923.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $13,994.00
Sales 94 $56,618.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $37,574.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 122 $61,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $0.00
Production 80 $60,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $48,611.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22737 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 22737.

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 158 $140,833.00 43 $25,795.00
Business and Financial 24 $0.00 47 $88,220.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00 50 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 65 $48,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $0.00 115 $32,202.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $20,333.00 32 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $73,000.00 24 $4,808.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 78 $14,329.00
Sales 56 $69,412.00 38 $32,262.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $0.00 208 $29,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 122 $61,083.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 60 $60,417.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $48,611.00 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 1,080 households in 22737, with an average household size of 3.19 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 954 families living in the 22737 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 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 22737:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 720 173 61 126
Average Household Size 3.63 2.08 5.39 1.13
Total Families 720 173 61 0
Average Household Size 3.63 2.08 5.25 0

Poverty

Of the 954 families living in 22737, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22737:

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 1,154 housing units in 22737.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,080 93.59%
Vacant 74 6.41%

4.85% of the total 1,154 housing units in 22737 are rental units. This is approximately 56 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,005 are occupied by the owner - or 87.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22737 is $1,367.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22737 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    21
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    20
  • $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 22737 is $322,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22737 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    187
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    160
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    344
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    222
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22737. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22737 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    25
  • 1960 to 1969
    32
  • 1970 to 1979
    65
  • 1980 to 1989
    195
  • 1990 to 1999
    410
  • 2000 to 2009
    266
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 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 22737 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    44
  • 1 vehicle available
    97
  • 2 vehicles available
    354
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    585

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22737 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22737 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22737.

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
    29
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    185
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    172
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    192
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    105
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    115
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    107
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    48
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    340
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    274
  • 90 or more minutes
    122

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22737 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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