22715 ZIP Code — Brightwood, VA

Madison County, Virginia

ZIP code 22715 is located in Brightwood, Virginia, within Madison County. It covers approximately 7.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22715

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 $342,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,450. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 43% 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. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 22715 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,976

population

7.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brightwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22730 Oakpark (3.7 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (4.6 mi) 22735 Reva (4.9 mi) 22731 Pratts (6.9 mi) 22732 Radiant (6.9 mi) 22727 Madison (8.3 mi) 22719 Etlan (8.4 mi) 22733 Rapidan (8.9 mi) 22729 Mitchells (8.9 mi) 22701 Culpeper (8.9 mi) 22713 Boston (8.9 mi) 22738 Rochelle (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,976
Population density	274 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	7.22 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.4120
Longitude	-78.1710
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	37.7%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,976

Population

274

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$93,450

Median household income

$35,296

Per capita income

$342,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

607

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

171

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

140

60–64

157

65–74

106

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	408	20.6%
18 and over	1,568	79.4%
65 and over	397	20.1%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,851	93.7%
Two or more races	114	5.8%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Asian	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.2%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	33.6%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$93,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 30.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	1.2%
3 bedrooms	63.8%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Fuel oil	16.0%
Wood	22.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	141	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	117	17.6%
Households with children under 18	216	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	47.7%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.6%	17.3%
Married	62.6%	64.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	4.9%
Divorced	21.7%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	17.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	153	40.7%
High school	78	20.7%
College / grad school	79	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Construction 20.2%

Retail trade 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Information 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	29.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 1.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	42.1%
Supplemental Security	0.2%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,798	91.0%
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)	1,972	99.8%
Born in same state	1,972	99.8%
Born in different state	1,564	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	461	23.3%
Italian	371	18.8%
Arab	119	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22715

What city is ZIP code 22715 in?

ZIP code 22715 is primarily assigned to Brightwood, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22715 in?

ZIP code 22715 falls within Madison County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22715 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 22715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22715 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 22715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22715?

The median home value in ZIP code 22715 is $342,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 22715?

ZIP code 22715 has an estimated population of 1,976 residents, with a density of 274 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22715 in?

ZIP code 22715 observes the EST timezone.