22824 ZIP Code — Edinburg, VA

Shenandoah County, Virginia

ZIP code 22824 is located in Edinburg, Virginia, within Shenandoah County. It covers approximately 85.49 square miles and serves a population of 6,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22824

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 $248,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,629. 38% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22824 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,352

population

85.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22842 Mount Jackson (4.6 mi) 22664 Woodstock (6.8 mi) 22810 Basye (7.9 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (8.9 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (10.2 mi) 22644 Maurertown (10.3 mi) 26810 Lost City (10.5 mi) 22652 Fort Valley (11.2 mi) 26851 Wardensville (12.6 mi) 22835 Luray (13.4 mi) 22853 Timberville (13.4 mi) 22660 Toms Brook (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,352
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	85.49 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	38.8400
Longitude	-78.6420
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	44.0%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,352

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$71,629

Median household income

$38,571

Per capita income

$248,900

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,299

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

119

228

5–9

232

191

10–14

194

199

15–19

203

141

20–24

143

455

25–34

464

262

35–44

268

331

45–54

338

316

55–59

322

234

60–64

238

309

65–74

314

332

75–84

339

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,350	21.3%
18 and over	5,002	78.7%
65 and over	1,357	21.4%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,834	87.4%
Two or more races	343	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	326	4.9%
Black or African American	115	1.7%
Other race	44	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$71,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,900
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	12.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,158	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	187	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	496	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	662	26.4%
Households with children under 18	597	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	984	39.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	25.7%
Married	48.7%	45.6%
Separated	4.8%	3.5%
Widowed	4.7%	13.7%
Divorced	13.0%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	4.7%
Kindergarten	191	13.8%
Elementary school	553	39.9%
High school	317	22.9%
College / grad school	260	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	481	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,116	96.3%
Spanish	123	2.0%
Other Indo-European	68	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,065	95.5%
Born in same state	6,039	95.1%
Born in different state	4,585	72.2%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	287	4.5%
Not a US citizen	71	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	769	12.1%
Italian	494	7.8%
Arab	472	7.4%
English	91	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.3%
Polish	18	0.3%
Dutch	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22824

What city is ZIP code 22824 in?

ZIP code 22824 is primarily assigned to Edinburg, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22824 in?

ZIP code 22824 falls within Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22824 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 22824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22824 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 22824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22824?

ZIP code 22824 has an estimated population of 6,352 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22824?

The median household income in ZIP code 22824 is $71,629, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22824 in?

ZIP code 22824 observes the EST timezone.