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Population and households in ZIP 22572
Household size in ZIP 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22572 run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 22572 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.5, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 22572 (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 22572
Renters in ZIP 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22572 own their homes; 27.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.6% of the housing in ZIP 22572, 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 22572 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $606 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,041 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22572 costs $1,041 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $435 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 22572
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 22572: 17.4% 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 4.6 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 22572 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 22572 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 22572
| Period | ZIP 22572 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 22572 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 22572 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 22572 | 2.44 | 42.9 | 9.8% | 27.1% | 17.6% | 1978 | $1,041 | 17.4% | 82.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 22472 | 2.42 | 43.3 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 1979 | $995 | 10.0% | 77.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22529 | 2.30 | 49.6 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1957 | $1,128 | 13.3% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22560 | 2.30 | 44.0 | 8.2% | 33.9% | 18.8% | 1981 | $994 | 15.4% | 84.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 22469 | 2.43 | 51.3 | 13.3% | 15.9% | 27.6% | 1979 | $1,064 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 22460 | 2.18 | 49.6 | 6.3% | 22.8% | 19.1% | 1978 | $1,043 | 16.9% | 80.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 22454 | 2.49 | 51.6 | 8.2% | 27.9% | 25.9% | 1980 | $1,153 | 22.8% | 87.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22435 | 2.22 | 46.0 | 29.8% | 16.8% | 24.0% | 1983 | $868 | 31.5% | 87.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22548 | 1.65 | 61.0 | 6.7% | 5.4% | 28.2% | 1974 | $1,031 | 22.5% | 79.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22488 | 2.16 | 54.0 | 22.2% | 30.3% | 22.3% | 1981 | $1,129 | 32.2% | 89.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22511 | 2.26 | 62.3 | 5.8% | 16.4% | 50.5% | 1976 | $1,008 | 38.1% | 90.2% | 6.2% |
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 22572. 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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