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Population and households in ZIP 22942
Household size in ZIP 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 22942 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 22942 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 42.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 22942, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, 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 22942
Renters in ZIP 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.8% of households in ZIP 22942 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, 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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 22942: 15.5% 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 3.0 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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 22942 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $756 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,334 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 22942 pays $1,334 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $578 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 22942
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 22942 as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Virginia as a whole (42.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 22942 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 22942
| Period | ZIP 22942 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 22942 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 22942 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 22942 | 2.45 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 24.8% | 15.5% | 1991 | $1,334 | 36.6% | 91.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 22974 | 2.95 | 45.3 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1994 | $1,386 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 22947 | 2.45 | 53.4 | 7.5% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 1996 | $1,730 | 62.3% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 23093 | 2.52 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 23.6% | 11.9% | 1993 | $1,386 | 27.5% | 89.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 22923 | 2.63 | 38.9 | 10.5% | 26.0% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,655 | 43.5% | 97.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 22911 | 2.52 | 41.2 | 6.2% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 1999 | $2,044 | 61.9% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 22936 | 2.68 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1989 | $1,693 | 64.2% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 22902 | 2.15 | 40.4 | 12.9% | 47.0% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,537 | 58.1% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 22901 | 2.24 | 43.5 | 9.1% | 43.2% | 7.7% | 1983 | $1,726 | 59.1% | 92.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 22904 | 2.10 | 19.4 | 11.0% | 92.1% | 13.4% | 1966 | $1,433 | 62.3% | 89.9% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 22903 | 2.26 | 33.0 | 10.4% | 56.7% | 9.2% | 1981 | $1,645 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
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 22942. 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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