20144 ZIP Code — Delaplane, VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

ZIP code 20144 is located in Delaplane, Virginia, within Fauquier County. It covers approximately 44.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 20144

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $685,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $160,987. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 20144 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,337

population

44.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delaplane	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22643 Markham (4.2 mi) 20184 Upperville (6.6 mi) 20115 Marshall (6.7 mi) 22642 Linden (7 mi) 22639 Hume (9.3 mi) 22620 Boyce (10.7 mi) 20198 The Plains (10.7 mi) 20135 Bluemont (11.5 mi) 20117 Middleburg (11.8 mi) 22630 Front Royal (12.6 mi) 22663 White Post (12.9 mi) 22627 Flint Hill (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,337
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	44.61 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.9292
Longitude	-77.9387
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	16.2%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	44.4%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	17.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,337

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$160,987

Median household income

$68,650

Per capita income

$685,200

Median home value

$1,168

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

55.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

198

65–74

209

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	11.4%
18 and over	1,185	88.6%
65 and over	486	36.4%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Black or African American 6.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,249	93.4%
Black or African American	86	6.4%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.2%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	44.4%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	17.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 28.1%

$200k+ 24.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	1.4%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	28.1%
$200k+	24.1%
Median income	$160,987

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 52.3%

$1M+ 25.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$685,200
Median rent / month	$1,168
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	34.6%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	46.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.9%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	88	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	107	18.4%
Households with children under 18	82	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	54.6%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	23.2%
Married	65.6%	58.0%
Separated	4.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.8%
Divorced	12.7%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 45.3%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	55.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	14.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	29.1%
High school	93	38.1%
College / grad school	44	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 18.0%

Retail trade 14.8%

Professional & management 13.5%

Construction 10.8%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 5.8%

Information 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.7

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	11.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.5%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	10.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	42.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,308	97.8%
Spanish	112	8.6%
Other Indo-European	100	7.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,191	89.1%
Born in same state	1,184	88.6%
Born in different state	589	44.1%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	146	10.9%
Not a US citizen	52	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	10.7%
Arab	114	8.5%
Italian	82	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1.2%
Norwegian	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20144

What city is ZIP code 20144 in?

ZIP code 20144 is primarily assigned to Delaplane, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 20144 in?

ZIP code 20144 falls within Fauquier County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 20144 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 20144 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20144?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20144 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 20144 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 20144 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 20144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 20144 in?

ZIP code 20144 observes the EST timezone.