22576 ZIP Code — Weems, VA

Lancaster County, Virginia

ZIP code 22576 is located in Weems, Virginia, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 12.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,554 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22576

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 $310,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,262. 65% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) 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 22576 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,554

population

12.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weems	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22480 Irvington (1.9 mi) 22578 White Stone (4.3 mi) 22482 Kilmarnock (5.3 mi) 22503 Lancaster (6.4 mi) 23169 Topping (6.9 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (8.4 mi) 23176 Wake (8.6 mi) 23070 Hardyville (9.3 mi) 23043 Deltaville (9.5 mi) 23071 Hartfield (10.2 mi) 23175 Urbanna (10.3 mi) 23149 Saluda (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,554
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	12.34 sq mi
Water area	6.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.6906
Longitude	-76.4269
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	55.4%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	9.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,554

Population

126

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$77,262

Median household income

$43,978

Per capita income

$310,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

853

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

113

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

173

65–74

186

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	297	19.1%
18 and over	1,257	80.9%
65 and over	545	35.1%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.3%

Black or African American 26.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,108	71.3%
Black or African American	413	26.6%
Two or more races	33	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	30.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	9.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$77,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 28.9%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$310,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	72.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	48	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	222	32.4%
Households with children under 18	206	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	62.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	16.1%
Married	59.3%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	4.2%	16.4%
Divorced	2.6%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	7	2.4%
Elementary school	53	18.0%
High school	175	59.3%
College / grad school	49	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Other services 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Public administration 7.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Retail trade 5.4%

Construction 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.4

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 13.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	49.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,486	95.6%
Spanish	14	0.9%
Other Indo-European	14	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,539	99.0%
Born in same state	1,455	93.6%
Born in different state	976	62.8%
Foreign born	84	5.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	412	26.5%
Italian	253	16.3%
Arab	122	7.9%
Norwegian	63	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	0.8%
Irish	12	0.8%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22576

What city is ZIP code 22576 in?

ZIP code 22576 is primarily assigned to Weems, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22576 in?

ZIP code 22576 falls within Lancaster County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22576 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 22576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22576 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 22576 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22576 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 22576 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22576 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 22576 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22576 in?

ZIP code 22576 observes the EST timezone.