22801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22801 is a zip code in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg city, Virginia, which covers Ashby, Central, and Harrisonburg, with a total population of 37,653 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 22801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22801.

The estimated population of people living in 22801 is 37,653, with a median age of 28.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,653
 -6.53% -5.47%
2020
40,284
 -3.1% -
2019
41,572
+2.25%
-
2018
40,657
+2.07%
-
2017
39,833
 - -

Population of 22801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22801 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
73.1%
72.6%
 +0.69%
Black/African American
5.5%
4.9%
 +12.24%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
14.3%
15.5%
 -7.74%
Asian
2.5%
4.3%
 -41.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
2.3%
 +69.57%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22801 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 22801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.3 +9.27% 27.6 +6.15% 29.2 +13.18%
2020 25.9 +0.78% 26 +2.36% 25.8 -2.64%
2019 25.7 +1.18% 25.4 0% 26.5 +4.33%
2018 25.4 0% 25.4 +0.79% 25.4 -0.78%
2017 25.4 - 25.2 - 25.6 -

The median age of the 22801 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 22801 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 2,144 -17.22% 1,905 -10.7% 1,788 1,705
10 to 19 3,187 -18.36% 3,715 -51.89% 2,541 1,925
20 to 29 5,776 -4.36% 5,568 +8.87% 5,522 6,013
30 to 39 2,306 -1.04% 2,012 +18.1% 2,274 2,369
40 to 49 2,132 -15.43% 1,785 -12.71% 1,793 1,548
50 to 59 1,459 +23.4% 1,808 +5.15% 1,802 1,900
60 to 69 1,489 -9.66% 1,647 +5.9% 1,328 1,724
70+ 1,204 +22.3% 1,696 +14.28% 1,479 1,942

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22801 zip code is $60,540.00.

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 22801.

  • Under 25
    $20,755.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,694.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,027.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,458.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22801 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 22801, 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 22801 is currently $81,633.00.

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.

7.05% of households in 22801 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 22801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22801 is $31,087.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22801 by the total population of 22801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22801 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
    22.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22801 zip over the age of 16 is 31,905.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% 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 22801 is 58.30%.

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 22801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,211 30.60% 3.50%
20 to 24 years 9,015 54.90% 6.60%
25 to 29 years 2,520 90.00% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 2,443 82.00% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 3,842 81.00% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 3,425 84.60% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 1,976 70.70% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 1,931 67.10% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 2,199 30.90% 2.70%
75 years and over 2,343 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22801. 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 26,183 59.10% 4.00%
Black or African American 1,865 67.60% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 891 62.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 100.00% 0.00%
Other 764 71.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,174 72.30% 1.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,838 74.20% 0.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,304 58.00% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22801 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 22801 is 18,585, with median earnings of $33,123.00.

Women in 22801 are earning approximately 58.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,585 $33,123.00
Male 9,472 $43,165.00
Female 9,113 $25,166.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22801 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 1,582 $51,795.00
Business and Financial 738 $47,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 669 $64,104.00
Architecture and Engineering 424 $66,136.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 209 $39,375.00
Community and Social Service 422 $48,382.00
Legal 206 $140,443.00
Educational and Library 1,966 $47,903.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 382 $55,326.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,328 $55,340.00
Healthcare Support 300 $16,638.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 204 $9,672.00
Law Enforcement 94 $37,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,858 $11,113.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 466 $21,500.00
Personal Care and Service 889 $15,968.00
Sales 1,808 $32,179.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,583 $31,319.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 174 $4,104.00
Construction and Extraction 392 $62,803.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 399 $50,531.00
Production 1,339 $30,101.00
Transportation and Material Moving 480 $43,013.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22801 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 22801.

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 813 $79,081.00 769 $41,091.00
Business and Financial 334 $50,769.00 404 $37,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 562 $64,318.00 107 $52,106.00
Architecture and Engineering 367 $65,568.00 57 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 101 $2,499.00 108 $41,351.00
Community and Social Service 232 $44,444.00 190 $48,929.00
Legal 110 $141,432.00 96 $56,132.00
Educational and Library 745 $51,723.00 1,221 $42,627.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $63,125.00 229 $52,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 399 $72,396.00 929 $53,465.00
Healthcare Support 29 $11,125.00 271 $17,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $9,262.00 68 $14,167.00
Law Enforcement 56 $49,259.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 775 $25,647.00 1,083 $6,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 304 $24,000.00 162 $13,393.00
Personal Care and Service 401 $18,673.00 488 $7,329.00
Sales 1,069 $48,710.00 739 $16,015.00
Office and Administrative Support 399 $33,568.00 1,184 $30,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $11,419.00 132 $3,667.00
Construction and Extraction 378 $63,333.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 386 $50,438.00 13 $0.00
Production 832 $34,840.00 507 $26,332.00
Transportation and Material Moving 398 $46,087.00 82 $25,972.00

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 13,938 households in 22801, with an average household size of 2.63 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 7,265 families living in the 22801 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 22801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,266 738 1,261 6,673
Average Household Size 2.97 3.89 2.97 2.16
Total Families 5,266 738 1,261 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.4 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 7,265 families living in 22801, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22801:

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 15,256 housing units in 22801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,938 91.36%
Vacant 1,318 8.64%

47.69% of the total 15,256 housing units in 22801 are rental units. This is approximately 7,276 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,479 are occupied by the owner - or 42.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22801 is $1,050.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22801 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
    183
  • Less than $500
    285
  • $500 to $999
    3,117
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,225
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,091
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    461
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    48
  • $3,000 or more
    49

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22801 is $285,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    181
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    156
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    235
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,028
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,924
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,330
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    565
  • $1,000,000 or more
    60

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    768
  • 1940 to 1949
    279
  • 1950 to 1959
    697
  • 1960 to 1969
    862
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,776
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,640
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,339
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,568
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,247
  • 2014 or later
    80

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 22801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    789
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,988
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,452
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,709

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22801 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22801.

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
    831
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,153
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,171
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,699
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,453
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    789
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    594
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    153
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    382
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    271
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    423
  • 90 or more minutes
    208

Summary

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