22726 ZIP Code — Lignum, VA

Culpeper County, Virginia

ZIP code 22726 is located in Lignum, Virginia, within Culpeper County. It covers approximately 16.93 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22726

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 $363,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,205) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22726 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

821

population

16.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lignum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22433 Burr Hill (3.9 mi) 22741 Stevensburg (4.1 mi) 22718 Elkwood (4.8 mi) 22508 Locust Grove (6.3 mi) 22742 Sumerduck (6.8 mi) 22542 Rhoadesville (8.2 mi) 22734 Remington (8.9 mi) 22714 Brandy Station (9.1 mi) 22720 Goldvein (10.7 mi) 22712 Bealeton (10.8 mi) 22701 Culpeper (11 mi) 22729 Mitchells (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	821
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	16.93 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.3993
Longitude	-77.8145
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	34.7%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

821

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$79,205

Median household income

$38,269

Per capita income

$363,400

Median home value

$1,531

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

20.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	198	24.1%
18 and over	623	75.9%
65 and over	121	14.7%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	677	79.6%
Black or African American	102	12%
Two or more races	42	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	29	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$79,205

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 55.9%

$500k–$1M 21.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$363,400
Median rent / month	$1,531
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	34.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	68.4%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.5%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	37.8%
Fuel oil	13.6%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	216	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	43	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	20	6.8%
Households with children under 18	95	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	32.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	16.6%
Married	70.5%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	10.3%	3.7%
Divorced	6.1%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 58.8%

Some college, no degree 7.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	14.2%
Elementary school	95	50.0%
High school	2	1.1%
College / grad school	66	34.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.3%

Professional & management 18.9%

Other services 9.9%

Education & healthcare 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Public administration 7.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.1%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.5

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.6%
Public insurance	17.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	91.0%
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)	821	100.0%
Born in same state	821	100.0%
Born in different state	509	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	23.5%
Italian	180	21.9%
Arab	52	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	39	4.8%
English	27	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22726

What city is ZIP code 22726 in?

ZIP code 22726 is primarily assigned to Lignum, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22726 in?

ZIP code 22726 falls within Culpeper County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22726 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 22726 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22726?

The median home value in ZIP code 22726 is $363,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 22726?

ZIP code 22726 has an estimated population of 821 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22726?

The median household income in ZIP code 22726 is $79,205, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22726 in?

ZIP code 22726 observes the EST timezone.