22827 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22827, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22827 is a zip code in Page County and Rockingham County, Virginia, which covers District 3, Marksville, District 5, Shenandoah, and Stonewall, with a total population of 10,402 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 22827 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22827.

The estimated population of people living in 22827 is 10,402, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22827 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,402
 -2.56% +2.56%
2020
10,675
+3.75%
-
2019
10,289
+2.62%
-
2018
10,026
 -1.14% -
2017
10,142
 - -

Population of 22827 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22827 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
91.7%
91.5%
 +0.22%
Black/African American
1.7%
4.2%
 -59.52%
Native
0%
1.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
2.1%
 +76.19%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.3%
 +733.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22827 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 22827 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22827 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22827 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 +1.35% 42.8 +3.63% 46.1 -0.65%
2020 44.5 +1.37% 41.3 -1.2% 46.4 +2.43%
2019 43.9 -3.52% 41.8 -2.34% 45.3 -6.4%
2018 45.5 +1.79% 42.8 +0.71% 48.4 +2.54%
2017 44.7 - 42.5 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 22827 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 22827 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 9 563 -12.87% 380 +32.75% 481 459
10 to 19 710 -7.37% 775 +8.08% 656 834
20 to 29 526 -4.98% 485 0.69% 467 483
30 to 39 487 +23.8% 445 +42.46% 585 647
40 to 49 724 -3.11% 803 -23.79% 659 626
50 to 59 693 +5.09% 923 -4.78% 726 878
60 to 69 642 +14.51% 627 +22.52% 734 752
70+ 515 +16.5% 844 -2.52% 599 816

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22827 zip code is $57,826.00.

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 22827.

  • Under 25
    $44,241.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,735.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,639.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22827 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 22827, 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 22827 is currently $72,727.00.

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.

4.71% of households in 22827 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 22827 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22827 is $31,051.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22827 by the total population of 22827.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22827 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22827 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
    4.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22827 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22827 zip over the age of 16 is 8,674.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 22827 is 61.80%.

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 22827 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 702 75.90% 11.30%
20 to 24 years 457 81.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 493 86.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 440 92.50% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 1,359 89.20% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 1,390 76.50% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 932 77.40% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 782 63.80% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,070 22.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,049 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22827. 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 8,242 63.10% 2.70%
Black or African American 193 76.70% 8.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 59 83.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 169 71.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 263 71.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,072 62.80% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22827 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 22827 is 5,359, with median earnings of $36,646.00.

Women in 22827 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,359 $36,646.00
Male 2,798 $42,151.00
Female 2,561 $29,088.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22827 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 423 $70,078.00
Business and Financial 148 $54,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $43,214.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 311 $20,568.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $8,419.00
Healthcare Practitioners 307 $43,542.00
Healthcare Support 77 $21,298.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $37,065.00
Law Enforcement 41 $47,019.00
Food Preparation and Serving 297 $14,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $29,911.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $26,389.00
Sales 630 $17,828.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $36,402.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $9,932.00
Construction and Extraction 531 $39,859.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 343 $47,764.00
Production 436 $44,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 250 $33,661.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22827 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 22827.

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 180 $82,857.00 243 $54,926.00
Business and Financial 82 $80,882.00 66 $53,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $7,273.00 28 $55,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 294 $16,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $106,136.00 285 $42,887.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 60 $20,481.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $36,739.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $49,167.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 217 $15,417.00 80 $11,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $44,107.00 172 $21,977.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $38,438.00 40 $25,556.00
Sales 213 $37,596.00 417 $15,457.00
Office and Administrative Support 74 $45,313.00 564 $36,128.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $10,568.00 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 531 $39,859.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 335 $47,572.00 8 $0.00
Production 348 $45,714.00 88 $39,714.00
Transportation and Material Moving 231 $34,509.00 19 $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 4,376 households in 22827, with an average household size of 2.37 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 2,830 families living in the 22827 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 22827:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,246 202 382 1,546
Average Household Size 2.95 2.87 3.64 1.16
Total Families 2,246 202 382 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.4 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 2,830 families living in 22827, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22827:

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 4,762 housing units in 22827.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,376 91.89%
Vacant 386 8.11%

17.28% of the total 4,762 housing units in 22827 are rental units. This is approximately 823 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,441 are occupied by the owner - or 72.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22827 is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22827 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
    112
  • Less than $500
    125
  • $500 to $999
    458
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    193
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    34
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22827 is $191,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22827 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    491
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    181
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    411
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    770
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    922
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    569
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    97
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22827. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22827 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    429
  • 1940 to 1949
    275
  • 1950 to 1959
    533
  • 1960 to 1969
    433
  • 1970 to 1979
    873
  • 1980 to 1989
    827
  • 1990 to 1999
    652
  • 2000 to 2009
    619
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 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 22827 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    165
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,127
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,393
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,691

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22827 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22827 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22827.

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
    259
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    512
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    674
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    407
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    288
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    938
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    271
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    358
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    300
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    311
  • 90 or more minutes
    158

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22827 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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