22709 ZIP Code — Aroda, VA

Madison County, Virginia

ZIP code 22709 is located in Aroda, Virginia, within Madison County. It covers approximately 11.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22709

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 $304,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,214. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 22709 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,221

population

11.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22709 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22709

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aroda	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,221
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	11.71 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.3066
Longitude	-78.2522
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.6%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,221

Population

104

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$83,214

Median household income

$36,029

Per capita income

$304,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

113

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	226	18.5%
18 and over	995	81.5%
65 and over	429	35.1%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Black or African American 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,066	87.2%
Black or African American	153	12.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.6%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.2%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$83,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 41.4%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 22.7%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	22.1%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	344	80.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	8.2%
Households with children under 18	129	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	55.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	19.5%
Married	73.6%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.0%	16.2%
Divorced	6.5%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	15.5%
Kindergarten	8	5.0%
Elementary school	60	37.3%
High school	59	36.6%
College / grad school	9	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.7%

Public administration 25.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Construction 9.7%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	39.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,095	89.7%
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)	1,196	98.0%
Born in same state	1,187	97.2%
Born in different state	856	70.1%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.0%
Not a US citizen	23	92.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	123	10.1%
Arab	106	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22709

What city is ZIP code 22709 in?

ZIP code 22709 is primarily assigned to Aroda, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22709 in?

ZIP code 22709 falls within Madison County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22709 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 22709 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22709 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 22709 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 22709 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 22709 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 22709?

ZIP code 22709 has an estimated population of 1,221 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22709 in?

ZIP code 22709 observes the EST timezone.