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Population and households in ZIP 22851
Household size in ZIP 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22851 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southwest.
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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22851 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.5, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 22851: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 22851
Renters in ZIP 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 22851 own their homes; 30.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged down 0.8 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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 22851: 19.3% 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 5.8 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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 22851 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $649 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $701 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $834 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $901 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 22851 runs $901 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $252 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest 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 22851
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 22851: 8.7% 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 2.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 22851 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points, as it has nationally. No other Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 22851
| Period | ZIP 22851 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 22851 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia overall (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 22851 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 22851 | 2.48 | 45.7 | 5.7% | 30.2% | 19.3% | 1976 | $901 | 8.7% | 74.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 22835 | 2.27 | 49.6 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 16.4% | 1970 | $898 | 20.0% | 87.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 22849 | 2.71 | 39.2 | 12.2% | 26.2% | 15.4% | 1976 | $877 | 8.9% | 82.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 22844 | 2.29 | 51.1 | 6.5% | 34.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $966 | 24.1% | 91.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 22743 | 2.21 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 37.6% | 10.9% | 1972 | $833 | 28.5% | 81.6% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 22827 | 2.46 | 45.9 | 12.0% | 23.0% | 7.4% | 1980 | $929 | 13.7% | 85.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 22719 | 2.22 | 50.4 | 5.0% | 38.4% | 10.4% | 1972 | $828 | 29.2% | 82.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 22853 | 2.91 | 38.0 | 13.6% | 26.0% | 9.7% | 1979 | $1,090 | 16.3% | 83.4% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 22711 | 2.22 | 50.4 | 5.0% | 38.4% | 10.4% | 1972 | $828 | 29.2% | 82.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 22815 | 2.61 | 40.6 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,050 | 23.5% | 86.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 22740 | 2.24 | 57.6 | 8.5% | 27.9% | 24.6% | 1977 | $1,449 | 42.4% | 95.5% | 11.1% |
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 22851. 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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