22802 ZIP Code — Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22802 is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, within Harrisonburg City County. It covers approximately 90.98 square miles and serves a population of 29,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22802
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $58,032.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,066
population
90.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | Acceptable |
| Harrisonburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22807 Harrisonburg (3.8 mi)
22801 Harrisonburg (5.5 mi)
22834 Linville (5.6 mi)
22850 Singers Glen (6.9 mi)
22846 Penn Laird (9 mi)
22840 Mc Gaheysville (9.1 mi)
22841 Mount Crawford (10.7 mi)
22815 Broadway (11.8 mi)
22821 Dayton (12 mi)
24471 Port Republic (12.3 mi)
22812 Bridgewater (12.9 mi)
22831 Hinton (13.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,066 |
| Population density | 319 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 660 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 90.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4863 |
| Longitude | -78.8506 |
| 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 | 47.0% | 46.0% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 30.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 18.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.7% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,066
Population
319
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$58,032
Median household income
$32,007
Per capita income
$243,700
Median home value
$1,018
Median monthly rent
52.9%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
6,668
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
935
Under 5
867
1,137
5–9
1,053
885
10–14
820
861
15–19
797
903
20–24
836
2,491
25–34
2,309
2,100
35–44
1,947
1,733
45–54
1,606
1,112
55–59
1,031
702
60–64
650
1,331
65–74
1,234
605
75–84
561
291
85+
269
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,553 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 22,513 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,291 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
11.8%
Black or African American
5.8%
Other race
5.3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,743 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,909 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,905 | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,903 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 1,747 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 556 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 46.0% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 30.7% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 18.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.7% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $58,032 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.7%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
31.4%
$300k–$500k
27.0%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,018 |
| Owner occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter occupied | 47.1% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 51.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.1% |
| Electricity | 71.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 7.2% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,792 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 801 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,438 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,910 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,412 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,054 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 34.7% |
| Married | 46.9% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 373 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 269 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,176 | 46.2% |
| High school | 1,085 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,973 | 28.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Other services
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,106 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,264 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 3,845 | 14.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,399 | 12.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 234 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,110 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 23,199 | 79.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,571 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 911 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,956 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,595 | 32.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,722 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 1,956 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,487 | 5.1% |
| English | 207 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 106 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 68 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22802
What city is ZIP code 22802 in?
ZIP code 22802 is primarily assigned to Harrisonburg, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22802 in?
ZIP code 22802 falls within Harrisonburg City County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 22802?
ZIP code 22802 has an estimated population of 29,066 residents, with a density of 319 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22802?
The median household income in ZIP code 22802 is $58,032, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22802?
The median home value in ZIP code 22802 is $243,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 22802 in?
ZIP code 22802 observes the EST timezone.