22811 ZIP Code — Bergton, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22811 is located in Bergton, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 28.67 square miles and serves a population of 436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22811

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 $189,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,667. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 22811 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

436

population

28.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bergton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22820 Criders (5.9 mi) 26812 Mathias (6.7 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (9 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (10 mi) 22810 Basye (10.6 mi) 22815 Broadway (14.4 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (14.7 mi) 26810 Lost City (14.9 mi) 26802 Brandywine (14.9 mi) 26836 Moorefield (14.9 mi) 26847 Petersburg (15 mi) 22853 Timberville (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	436
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	28.67 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.8010
Longitude	-78.9818
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	20.5%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	61.2%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

436

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$51,667

Median household income

$30,231

Per capita income

$189,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	17.0%
18 and over	362	83.0%
65 and over	155	35.6%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	436	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.5%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	61.2%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.3%	11.6%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 39.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	39.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$51,667

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	15.1%
3 or more	51.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	16.1%
Wood	36.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	23	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	65	34.9%
Households with children under 18	55	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	58.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	34.4%
Married	44.4%	45.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	19.5%	0.0%
Divorced	8.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 60.9%

Some college, no degree 2.0%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	10.6%
Elementary school	8	12.1%
High school	51	77.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.9%

Transportation & utilities 20.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	47.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	428	98.2%
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)	386	88.5%
Born in same state	386	88.5%
Born in different state	358	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	11.5%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22811

What city is ZIP code 22811 in?

ZIP code 22811 is primarily assigned to Bergton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22811 in?

ZIP code 22811 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22811 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 22811 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22811 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 22811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22811?

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

Does ZIP code 22811 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 22811 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22811 in?

ZIP code 22811 observes the EST timezone.