22480 ZIP Code — Irvington, VA

Lancaster County, Virginia

ZIP code 22480 is located in Irvington, Virginia, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 2.47 square miles and serves a population of 901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22480

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $336,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The gap between median ($63,036) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 72% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 22480 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

901

population

2.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Irvington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22576 Weems (1.9 mi) 22578 White Stone (2.6 mi) 23169 Topping (5.4 mi) 22482 Kilmarnock (6.2 mi) 23176 Wake (6.8 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (7.4 mi) 23070 Hardyville (7.4 mi) 23043 Deltaville (7.6 mi) 22503 Lancaster (7.9 mi) 23071 Hartfield (8.5 mi) 23175 Urbanna (10.6 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	901
Population density	365 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	2.47 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.6647
Longitude	-76.4156
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	27.8%	9.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

901

Population

365

People per sq mi

70.4

Median age

$63,036

Median household income

$83,193

Per capita income

$336,700

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

57.1%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

471

Housing units

67.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

115

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	6.4%
18 and over	843	93.6%
65 and over	531	58.9%
Median age	70.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	877	96.8%
Two or more races	22	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	27.8%	9.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$63,036

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 33.8%

$500k–$1M 18.7%

$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$336,700
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	57.1%
Renter occupied	42.9%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	10.5%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.7%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	64	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	176	35.4%
Households with children under 18	26	5.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	72.6%
Average household size	1.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	9.8%
Married	63.3%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.4%	36.9%
Divorced	7.2%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 13.2%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 36.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	67.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	41.2%
High school	12	14.1%
College / grad school	32	37.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Professional & management 20.7%

Finance & real estate 17.3%

Other services 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.9%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.0%
Retirement income	48.5%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	53.2%
High cholesterol	47.8%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	14.3%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	46.2%
Kidney disease	5.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	15.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	7.8%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	9.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	86.3%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	96.2%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	888	98.6%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	771	85.6%
Born in same state	765	84.9%
Born in different state	338	37.5%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	130	14.4%
Not a US citizen	89	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	314	34.9%
Arab	167	18.5%
Italian	129	14.3%
English	24	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	1.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22480

What city is ZIP code 22480 in?

ZIP code 22480 is primarily assigned to Irvington, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22480 in?

ZIP code 22480 falls within Lancaster County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22480 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 22480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22480 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 22480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22480?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22480 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 22480 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22480 in?

ZIP code 22480 observes the EST timezone.