22652 ZIP Code — Fort Valley, VA

Shenandoah County, Virginia

ZIP code 22652 is located in Fort Valley, Virginia, within Shenandoah County. It covers approximately 69.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22652

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,802. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 22652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,553

population

69.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Valley	Acceptable
Fort Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22664 Woodstock (6.2 mi) 22650 Rileyville (7.2 mi) 22660 Toms Brook (7.5 mi) 22610 Bentonville (8.6 mi) 22644 Maurertown (9.8 mi) 22835 Luray (10.8 mi) 22824 Edinburg (11.2 mi) 22657 Strasburg (12.2 mi) 22649 Middletown (14.4 mi) 22842 Mount Jackson (14.7 mi) 22630 Front Royal (15.1 mi) 22654 Star Tannery (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,553
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	69.71 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	38.8458
Longitude	-78.4346
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	29.7%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,553

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$93,802

Median household income

$39,121

Per capita income

$326,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

123

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	426	27.4%
18 and over	1,127	72.6%
65 and over	327	21.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,517	95.9%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.8%
Two or more races	20	1.3%
Other race	16	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$93,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 41.3%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	50.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	13.3%
Wood	38.7%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	40	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	50	8.7%
Households with children under 18	143	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	46.9%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	19.4%
Married	43.8%	69.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	3.1%
Divorced	10.1%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	6.8%
Elementary school	163	35.8%
High school	209	45.9%
College / grad school	52	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Construction 17.2%

Professional & management 17.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 6.5%

Information 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Retail trade 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,530	98.5%
Spanish	12	0.8%
Other Indo-European	12	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,526	98.3%
Born in same state	1,519	97.8%
Born in different state	1,044	67.2%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.7%
Not a US citizen	22	81.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	311	20%
Italian	299	19.3%
Arab	228	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	171	11%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22652

What city is ZIP code 22652 in?

ZIP code 22652 is primarily assigned to Fort Valley, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22652 in?

ZIP code 22652 falls within Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22652 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 22652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22652 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 22652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22652?

The median home value in ZIP code 22652 is $326,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 22652?

ZIP code 22652 has an estimated population of 1,553 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22652 in?

ZIP code 22652 observes the EST timezone.