22810 ZIP Code — Basye, VA

Shenandoah County, Virginia

ZIP code 22810 is located in Basye, Virginia, within Shenandoah County. It covers approximately 19.12 square miles and serves a population of 569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22810

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,818) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 59% 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 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 22810 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

569

population

19.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22810 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22810

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22810. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Basye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22845 Orkney Springs (3.2 mi) 22842 Mount Jackson (5.3 mi) 26812 Mathias (6.9 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (7.7 mi) 22824 Edinburg (7.9 mi) 26810 Lost City (8.7 mi) 22811 Bergton (10.6 mi) 22853 Timberville (10.7 mi) 22815 Broadway (11.9 mi) 22820 Criders (14.3 mi) 22664 Woodstock (14.4 mi) 22844 New Market (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	569
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	19.12 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.8225
Longitude	-78.7871
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	41.0%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.3%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

569

Population

People per sq mi

63.8

Median age

$61,818

Median household income

$48,862

Per capita income

$304,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

959

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	5.3%
18 and over	539	94.7%
65 and over	277	48.7%
Median age	63.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Two or more races 16.3%

Black or African American 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	436	64.1%
Hispanic or Latino	111	16.3%
Two or more races	111	16.3%
Black or African American	22	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.3%	4.3%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$61,818

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 34.4%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.1%
Renter occupied	3.9%
Vacant	70.7%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	35.8%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	59.2%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	50	17.6%
Male householder, no spouse	56	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	54	19.0%
Households with children under 18	34	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	58.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	7.8%
Married	55.0%	44.4%
Separated	3.9%	7.0%
Widowed	26.6%	14.4%
Divorced	0.0%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 11.7%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	96	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.0%

Construction 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Professional & management 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Retail trade 3.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.3%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	68.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	21.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	539	94.7%
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)	556	97.7%
Born in same state	544	95.6%
Born in different state	312	54.8%
Foreign born	12	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.3%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	24.8%
Italian	125	22%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22810

What city is ZIP code 22810 in?

ZIP code 22810 is primarily assigned to Basye, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22810 in?

ZIP code 22810 falls within Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22810 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 22810 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22810 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 22810 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 22810 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 22810 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22810 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 22810 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22810 in?

ZIP code 22810 observes the EST timezone.