22831 ZIP Code — Hinton, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22831 is located in Hinton, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 69.88 square miles and serves a population of 650 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22831

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 $183,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,831. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 22831 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

650

population

69.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hinton	Acceptable
Hinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22821 Dayton (5.6 mi) 26802 Brandywine (7.9 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (8 mi) 22850 Singers Glen (8.6 mi) 22834 Linville (10.3 mi) 22820 Criders (11.7 mi) 22812 Bridgewater (13 mi) 22802 Harrisonburg (13.1 mi) 22801 Harrisonburg (14 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (14 mi) 22807 Harrisonburg (14.2 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	650
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	69.88 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	38.5575
Longitude	-79.0749
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	41.2%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

650

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$49,831

Median household income

$26,886

Per capita income

$183,500

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	21.8%
18 and over	508	78.2%
65 and over	174	26.8%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	650	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 38.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	38.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
Median income	$49,831

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 29.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,500
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	48.0%
3 bedrooms	24.4%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	25.5%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	58	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	43	16.9%
Households with children under 18	73	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	48.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	13.7%
Married	41.4%	56.6%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	18.6%	18.7%
Divorced	13.6%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 53.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	14.5%
Elementary school	28	40.6%
High school	6	8.7%
College / grad school	25	36.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Transportation & utilities 16.3%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 7.3%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Construction 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	77.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	576	88.6%
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)	650	100.0%
Born in same state	650	100.0%
Born in different state	545	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	7.1%
French	31	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	3.2%
English	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22831

What city is ZIP code 22831 in?

ZIP code 22831 is primarily assigned to Hinton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22831 in?

ZIP code 22831 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22831 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 22831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22831 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 22831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22831?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 22831 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 22831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 22831 in?

ZIP code 22831 observes the EST timezone.