22460 ZIP Code — Farnham, VA

Richmond County, Virginia

ZIP code 22460 is located in Farnham, Virginia, within Richmond County. It covers approximately 57.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22460

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,541. 33% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 22460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,818

population

57.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farnham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22435 Callao (5.5 mi) 22437 Center Cross (7.7 mi) 22503 Lancaster (10.2 mi) 22572 Warsaw (10.8 mi) 22511 Lottsburg (11.1 mi) 22454 Dunnsville (12.1 mi) 22473 Heathsville (12.3 mi) 22488 Kinsale (12.4 mi) 23032 Church View (13.8 mi) 22469 Hague (13.9 mi) 23175 Urbanna (14.8 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,818
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	57.64 sq mi
Water area	5.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.8639
Longitude	-76.6192
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	29.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,818

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$61,541

Median household income

$29,020

Per capita income

$198,200

Median home value

$1,147

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

901

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

131

10–14

20–24

112

35–44

170

131

45–54

199

55–59

100

60–64

132

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	22.0%
18 and over	1,418	78.0%
65 and over	363	20.0%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.3%

Black or African American 24.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Two or more races 10.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,102	54.3%
Black or African American	489	24.1%
Hispanic or Latino	213	10.5%
Two or more races	213	10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	29.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
Median income	$61,541

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 41.4%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,200
Median rent / month	$1,147
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	33.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	9.8%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	55.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	23.6%
Wood	9.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	431	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	100	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	53	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	144	19.8%
Households with children under 18	185	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	36.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	4.4%
Married	62.6%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	0.0%	15.7%
Divorced	22.2%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	47	12.8%
Elementary school	210	57.2%
High school	37	10.1%
College / grad school	73	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Public administration 14.6%

Professional & management 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Retail trade 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,712	94.2%
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)	1,678	92.3%
Born in same state	1,678	92.3%
Born in different state	1,076	59.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	140	7.7%
Not a US citizen	71	50.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	329	18.1%
Arab	180	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	2.9%
Irish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22460

What city is ZIP code 22460 in?

ZIP code 22460 is primarily assigned to Farnham, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22460 in?

ZIP code 22460 falls within Richmond County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22460 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 22460?

Health data for ZIP code 22460 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 22460?

ZIP code 22460 has an estimated population of 1,818 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22460?

The median home value in ZIP code 22460 is $198,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 22460 in?

ZIP code 22460 observes the EST timezone.