22827 ZIP Code — Elkton, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22827 is located in Elkton, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 158.85 square miles and serves a population of 10,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,691. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,801

population

158.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22973 Stanardsville (7.1 mi) 22840 Mc Gaheysville (7.5 mi) 22935 Dyke (7.6 mi) 22846 Penn Laird (9.5 mi) 22940 Free Union (10.4 mi) 24471 Port Republic (10.5 mi) 22849 Shenandoah (11.6 mi) 22723 Hood (11.9 mi) 22807 Harrisonburg (14.5 mi) 22968 Ruckersville (14.8 mi) 24441 Grottoes (14.9 mi) 22851 Stanley (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,801
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	158.85 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.3590
Longitude	-78.6150
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

10,801

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$60,691

Median household income

$33,269

Per capita income

$221,300

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

3,782

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

234

291

5–9

328

377

10–14

425

416

15–19

470

167

20–24

189

436

25–34

493

657

35–44

741

589

45–54

664

434

55–59

490

411

60–64

464

543

65–74

613

451

75–84

510

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,433	22.5%
18 and over	8,368	77.5%
65 and over	2,318	21.5%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,044	91.6%
Black or African American	321	2.9%
Two or more races	275	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	164	1.5%
Other race	117	1.1%
Asian	44	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$60,691

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,300
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	17.4%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,301	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	257	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	575	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,261	28.7%
Households with children under 18	1,266	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,726	39.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	22.6%
Married	58.6%	47.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	4.3%	15.8%
Divorced	9.4%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	2.5%
Kindergarten	85	3.7%
Elementary school	1,244	54.3%
High school	665	29.0%
College / grad school	241	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 19.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,360	95.9%
Spanish	123	1.2%
Other Indo-European	123	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,580	98.0%
Born in same state	10,419	96.5%
Born in different state	8,095	74.9%
Foreign born	161	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	221	2.0%
Not a US citizen	171	77.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,354	12.5%
Arab	1,132	10.5%
Italian	615	5.7%
English	317	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	0.4%
German	5	0%
Irish	5	0%
Dutch	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22827

What city is ZIP code 22827 in?

ZIP code 22827 is primarily assigned to Elkton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22827 in?

ZIP code 22827 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22827?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 22827 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 22827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22827?

ZIP code 22827 has an estimated population of 10,801 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22827?

The median household income in ZIP code 22827 is $60,691, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22827 in?

ZIP code 22827 observes the EST timezone.