22639 ZIP Code — Hume, VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

ZIP code 22639 is located in Hume, Virginia, within Fauquier County. It covers approximately 32.69 square miles and serves a population of 681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22639

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 $633,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($133,988) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22639 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

681

population

32.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hume	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22627 Flint Hill (4.6 mi) 22643 Markham (5.9 mi) 20115 Marshall (6.8 mi) 22642 Linden (6.9 mi) 20106 Amissville (8.2 mi) 20144 Delaplane (9.3 mi) 22747 Washington (9.9 mi) 22630 Front Royal (11.2 mi) 20186 Warrenton (11.8 mi) 22610 Bentonville (13.9 mi) 22724 Jeffersonton (14 mi) 20198 The Plains (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	681
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	32.69 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.8113
Longitude	-78.0209
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	36.3%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.3%	17.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

681

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$133,988

Median household income

$78,467

Per capita income

$633,600

Median home value

$1,431

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

47.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	15.4%
18 and over	576	84.6%
65 and over	230	33.8%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	594	83.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	6.5%
Two or more races	41	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.3%	17.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 29.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	29.5%
Median income	$133,988

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 50.8%

$1M+ 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$633,600
Median rent / month	$1,431
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	37.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	46.1%
Fuel oil	25.4%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	9.2%
Households with children under 18	46	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	49.2%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	17.6%
Married	66.4%	73.7%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	6.1%
Divorced	0.0%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 13.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 25.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	47.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	29.8%
High school	51	44.7%
College / grad school	29	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 42.9%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 9.5%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Education & healthcare 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	40.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.5

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	32.4%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.7%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	681	100.0%
Spanish	9	1.3%
Other Indo-European	9	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	653	95.9%
Born in same state	615	90.3%
Born in different state	259	38.0%
Foreign born	38	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	28	4.1%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	21.6%
Italian	77	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22639

What city is ZIP code 22639 in?

ZIP code 22639 is primarily assigned to Hume, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22639 in?

ZIP code 22639 falls within Fauquier County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22639 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 22639 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22639 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 22639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22639?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22639 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 22639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 22639 in?

ZIP code 22639 observes the EST timezone.