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Population and households in ZIP 22520
Household size in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 22520 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.24, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.5, ZIP 22520 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 22520 than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 22520
Renters in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 22520 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 22520: 27.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 22520 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $930 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $994 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,191 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 22520 runs $1,191 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 22520
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 22520: 21.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22520 is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 22520
| Period | ZIP 22520 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 22520 runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 15 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 22520 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 22520 | 2.37 | 49.5 | 13.7% | 20.3% | 27.0% | 1992 | $1,191 | 21.5% | 88.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 20626 | 2.00 | 64.2 | 3.2% | 21.0% | 18.4% | 1970 | $1,604 | 13.5% | 63.8% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 22469 | 2.43 | 51.3 | 13.3% | 15.9% | 27.6% | 1979 | $1,064 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 20606 | 2.14 | 55.8 | 6.3% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,679 | 17.5% | 94.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 22529 | 2.30 | 49.6 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1957 | $1,128 | 13.3% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20625 | 2.59 | 45.8 | 6.7% | 0.0% | 36.3% | 1938 | $1,216 | 2.4% | 95.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20609 | 2.23 | 56.3 | 6.3% | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1978 | $1,665 | 17.4% | 82.7% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 20618 | 2.45 | 52.6 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 22.4% | 1977 | $1,683 | 19.4% | 81.0% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 22488 | 2.16 | 54.0 | 22.2% | 30.3% | 22.3% | 1981 | $1,129 | 32.2% | 89.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22443 | 2.36 | 47.0 | 16.3% | 19.5% | 24.8% | 1984 | $1,176 | 22.6% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 22438 | 2.37 | 57.8 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 23.1% | 1984 | $1,152 | 11.2% | 78.3% | 16.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 22520. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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