ZIP Code 22842 Demographics

Shenandoah County, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 22842 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,647

↓ 87.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,897

↓ 16.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$188,000

↓ 24.1% vs county

Median Age

46.1 yrs

↓ +5.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

↓ +58.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 22842 compares to Shenandoah County and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 22842 $52k Shenandoah $62k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 22842 $188k Shenandoah $248k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$955

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 22842 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$188,000
Down Payment (20%)$37,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,194P&I: $951 | Tax: $188 | Ins: $55
Rent (Local Median)
$955
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $239/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 22842, sorted by distance.

22847 4.0 mi away shenandoah county 22824 5.9 mi away shenandoah county 22664 12.2 mi away shenandoah county 26810 14.3 mi away hardy county 22835 15.4 mi away page county 22652 15.5 mi away shenandoah county 22644 16.9 mi away shenandoah county 22660 19.0 mi away shenandoah county

About Shenandoah County

Shenandoah County is located in Virginia and has a total population of 44,337. The county's median household income is $62,149 and median home value is $247,600. ZIP code 22842 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Shenandoah County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.