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Population and households in ZIP 22842
Household size in ZIP 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, ZIP 22842 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Virginia overall, where it has 2.62 people. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, ZIP 22842 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 22842 than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22842
Renters in ZIP 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.4% of households in ZIP 22842 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 9.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 22842: 22.5% 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. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 22842 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Virginia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $748 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,008 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$235 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 22842 costs $1,008 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $235 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 22842
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 22842: 14.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 27 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 22842 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 22842 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 22842
| Period | ZIP 22842 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 22842 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia overall (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 22842 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 22842 | 2.72 | 45.5 | 10.0% | 19.4% | 22.5% | 1979 | $1,008 | 14.9% | 85.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 22847 | 2.71 | 46.3 | 10.2% | 15.9% | 12.3% | 1988 | $1,013 | 27.1% | 89.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22810 | 1.85 | 65.7 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 60.2% | 1984 | $1,033 | 42.7% | 94.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 22824 | 2.54 | 44.7 | 8.7% | 27.5% | 17.5% | 1975 | $1,020 | 22.2% | 90.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 22845 | 1.68 | 69.9 | 6.5% | 2.7% | 59.7% | 1983 | $1,033 | 43.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22844 | 2.29 | 51.1 | 6.5% | 34.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $966 | 24.1% | 91.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 22853 | 2.91 | 38.0 | 13.6% | 26.0% | 9.7% | 1979 | $1,090 | 16.3% | 83.4% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 22664 | 2.65 | 39.9 | 13.5% | 42.6% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,165 | 23.0% | 88.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 22815 | 2.61 | 40.6 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,050 | 23.5% | 86.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 26812 | 2.19 | 51.7 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 40.8% | 1986 | $972 | 26.4% | 89.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 22652 | 2.78 | 46.6 | 4.2% | 21.4% | 28.4% | 1981 | $1,052 | 30.5% | 92.2% | 6.8% |
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 22842. 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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