22729 ZIP Code — Mitchells, VA

Culpeper County, Virginia

ZIP code 22729 is located in Mitchells, Virginia, within Culpeper County. It covers approximately 10.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22729

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $311,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 22729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,184

population

10.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mitchells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22733 Rapidan (2.8 mi) 22701 Culpeper (4.9 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (5.6 mi) 22542 Rhoadesville (7.8 mi) 22433 Burr Hill (8.1 mi) 22730 Oakpark (8.4 mi) 22715 Brightwood (8.9 mi) 22741 Stevensburg (9.5 mi) 22567 Unionville (10.3 mi) 22960 Orange (10.6 mi) 22732 Radiant (10.6 mi) 22726 Lignum (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,184
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	10.23 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.3693
Longitude	-78.0164
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	35.6%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,184

Population

116

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

Median household income

$15,790

Per capita income

$311,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

309

35–44

376

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	5.0%
18 and over	1,125	95.0%
65 and over	48	4.1%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50%

Black or African American 33.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	628	50%
Black or African American	420	33.4%
Hispanic or Latino	72	5.7%
Two or more races	66	5.3%
Other race	56	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	28.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	30.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 34.0%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	34.0%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	37.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 56.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	31.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.9%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	8.5%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Wood	71.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	18.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	37.2%
Female householder, no spouse	42	44.7%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	18.1%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	40.5%
Married	14.2%	46.8%
Separated	6.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	0.0%
Divorced	26.5%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 22.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	13.6%
High school	113	73.4%
College / grad school	20	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 59.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.6%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.8%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	59.1%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	43.6%
Cash public assistance	34.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	26.2%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	15.1%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	14.0%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,184	100.0%
Spanish	60	5.1%
Other Indo-European	48	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,097	92.7%
Born in same state	1,088	91.9%
Born in different state	813	68.7%
Foreign born	9	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	87	7.3%
Not a US citizen	30	34.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	4.1%
Italian	35	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	7.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22729

What city is ZIP code 22729 in?

ZIP code 22729 is primarily assigned to Mitchells, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22729 in?

ZIP code 22729 falls within Culpeper County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22729?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22729?

The median home value in ZIP code 22729 is $311,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 22729?

ZIP code 22729 has an estimated population of 1,184 residents, with a density of 116 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22729 in?

ZIP code 22729 observes the EST timezone.