22922 ZIP Code — Arrington, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22922 is located in Arrington, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 46.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,075. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22922 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,340

population

46.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arrington	Acceptable
Arrington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22964 Piney River (4 mi) 24581 Norwood (7.7 mi) 22949 Lovingston (8.2 mi) 22971 Shipman (8.3 mi) 24521 Amherst (9.9 mi) 24553 Gladstone (10.6 mi) 22967 Roseland (11.4 mi) 24599 Wingina (11.6 mi) 22976 Tyro (12.5 mi) 22938 Faber (13.4 mi) 22969 Schuyler (14.4 mi) 22958 Nellysford (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,340
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	46.47 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.6819
Longitude	-78.9275
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,340

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$55,075

Median household income

$28,802

Per capita income

$142,700

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

929

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

135

5–9

133

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

121

137

35–44

135

45–54

55–59

123

60–64

121

229

65–74

226

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	620	26.5%
18 and over	1,720	73.5%
65 and over	594	25.4%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

Black or African American 31.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,566	66.9%
Black or African American	740	31.6%
Two or more races	34	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	7.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$55,075

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 46.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,700
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	35.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	10.9%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	142	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	371	39.3%
Households with children under 18	249	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	433	45.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	20.7%
Married	55.7%	45.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.8%
Divorced	15.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.5%
Kindergarten	7	1.3%
Elementary school	371	69.0%
High school	97	18.0%
College / grad school	44	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.0%

Other services 10.6%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	35.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.4%
Carpool	26.7%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	33.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,214	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,256	96.4%
Born in same state	2,241	95.8%
Born in different state	1,635	69.9%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	84	3.6%
Not a US citizen	84	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	10.3%
Arab	139	5.9%
French	110	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.5%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	86.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22922

What city is ZIP code 22922 in?

ZIP code 22922 is primarily assigned to Arrington, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22922 in?

ZIP code 22922 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22922 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 22922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22922 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 22922 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22922 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 22922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22922 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 22922 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22922 in?

ZIP code 22922 observes the EST timezone.