22820 ZIP Code — Criders, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22820 is located in Criders, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 19.33 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22820

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 $251,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22820 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

257

population

19.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Criders	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22830 Fulks Run (4.5 mi) 22811 Bergton (5.9 mi) 26802 Brandywine (9.9 mi) 22850 Singers Glen (11.6 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (11.6 mi) 22831 Hinton (11.7 mi) 26812 Mathias (12.4 mi) 22815 Broadway (12.8 mi) 22834 Linville (13 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (14.2 mi) 22810 Basye (14.3 mi) 22853 Timberville (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	257
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	19.33 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.7203
Longitude	-79.0170
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	96.2%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

257

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

Median household income

$31,384

Per capita income

$251,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	33.5%
18 and over	171	66.5%
65 and over	57	22.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	257	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.2%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 20.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	24.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	18.4%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	68.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	53.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	21.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	44	46.8%
Households with children under 18	42	44.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	42.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.3%	0.0%
Married	66.7%	32.5%
Separated	0.0%	20.2%
Widowed	0.0%	21.9%
Divorced	21.1%	25.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 67.8%

Some college, no degree 4.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	52.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	47.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.8%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Public administration 12.2%

Retail trade 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	42.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.8%
Carpool	37.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	23.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	20.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	23.3%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	92.2%
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)	257	100.0%
Born in same state	257	100.0%
Born in different state	231	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	29.6%
Arab	23	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	7.8%
English	7	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	73.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22820

What city is ZIP code 22820 in?

ZIP code 22820 is primarily assigned to Criders, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22820 in?

ZIP code 22820 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22820 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 22820 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22820?

14% 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 22820 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 22820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22820?

ZIP code 22820 has an estimated population of 257 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22820 in?

ZIP code 22820 observes the EST timezone.