22821 ZIP Code — Dayton, VA
Rockingham County, Virginia
ZIP code 22821 is located in Dayton, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 72.50 square miles and serves a population of 5,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22821
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 $246,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,328. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,666
population
72.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dayton | Acceptable |
| Dayton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22831 Hinton (5.6 mi)
22812 Bridgewater (7.5 mi)
22843 Mount Solon (9.2 mi)
22801 Harrisonburg (10.6 mi)
22850 Singers Glen (10.7 mi)
22807 Harrisonburg (11.5 mi)
22834 Linville (11.7 mi)
22802 Harrisonburg (12 mi)
26802 Brandywine (12.7 mi)
22830 Fulks Run (13.1 mi)
22841 Mount Crawford (13.6 mi)
26815 Sugar Grove (14 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,666 |
| Population density | 78 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 165 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4767 |
| Longitude | -79.0724 |
| 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 | 37.8% | 38.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 37.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 20.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.3% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
5,666
Population
78
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$72,328
Median household income
$37,087
Per capita income
$246,000
Median home value
$946
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,849
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
191
Under 5
186
160
5–9
155
171
10–14
166
203
15–19
196
100
20–24
97
437
25–34
424
309
35–44
300
455
45–54
440
169
55–59
163
210
60–64
204
285
65–74
276
141
75–84
137
46
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,300 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,366 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 930 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
2.8%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,032 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 352 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 332 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 75 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 59 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 38.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 37.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 20.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.3% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $72,328 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
32.4%
$300k–$500k
27.5%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,000 |
| Median rent / month | $946 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 41.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.4% |
| Electricity | 56.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 17.5% |
| Wood | 9.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,397 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 110 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 250 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 411 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 797 | 36.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 701 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 25.8% |
| Married | 63.4% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 52 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 460 | 43.1% |
| High school | 388 | 36.4% |
| College / grad school | 123 | 11.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Construction
9.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Other services
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Professional & management
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 271 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,289 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 216 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,403 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,352 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,171 | 73.6% |
| Foreign born | 51 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 263 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 132 | 50.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 563 | 9.9% |
| French | 377 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 311 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22821
What city is ZIP code 22821 in?
ZIP code 22821 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22821 in?
ZIP code 22821 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 22821?
ZIP code 22821 has an estimated population of 5,666 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22821?
The median household income in ZIP code 22821 is $72,328, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22821?
The median home value in ZIP code 22821 is $246,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22821 in?
ZIP code 22821 observes the EST timezone.