Lancaster County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
10,928
population (2021)
-4.1%
pop change since 2010
51103
FIPS code
Lancaster County ZIP code map
About Lancaster County
Lancaster County is located in Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,928 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.1% from 11,391 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lancaster County is 51103.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,928 |
| 2010 population | 11,391 |
| Change | -4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51103 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lancaster County
ZIP codes for Lancaster County, VA (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22480 | Irvington | Lancaster | View map |
| 22482 | Kilmarnock | Lancaster | View map |
| 22503 | Lancaster | Lancaster | View map |
| 22507 | Lively | Lancaster | View map |
| 22513 | Merry Point | Lancaster | View map |
| 22517 | Mollusk | Lancaster | View map |
| 22523 | Morattico | Lancaster | View map |
| 22528 | Nuttsville | Lancaster | View map |
| 22576 | Weems | Lancaster | View map |
| 22578 | White Stone | Lancaster | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,921
Population
57.4
Median age
$71,518
Median household income
$50,159
Per capita income
$345,100
Median home value
$823
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
5,639
Housing units
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
154
Under 5
148
165
5–9
158
199
10–14
191
268
15–19
259
140
20–24
135
288
25–34
278
315
35–44
304
572
45–54
550
356
55–59
342
428
60–64
413
871
65–74
838
529
75–84
510
260
85+
250
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,332 | 13.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,589 | 86.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,258 | 40.8% |
| Median age | 57.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.6%
Black or African American
27.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,913 | 64.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,539 | 27.7% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 184 | 2% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $71,518 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
22.3%
$500k–$1M
24.9%
$1M+
7.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,100 |
| Median rent / month | $823 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 30.7% |
| Single-family detached | 83.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 73.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.4% |
| Fuel oil | 7.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,025 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 109 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 727 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,308 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 618 | 15.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,369 | 60.6% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.3% | 18.5% |
| Married | 59.8% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 19.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
19.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 50 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 562 | 39.3% |
| High school | 421 | 30.0% |
| College / grad school | 272 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Professional & management
12.0%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Other services
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Retail trade
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
7.5%
Public administration
6.6%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.0% |
| Retirement income | 40.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.8% |
| High cholesterol | 42.4% |
| Heart disease | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 38.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 11.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,167 | 14.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 51.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,619 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 97 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,521 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,408 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,589 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 113 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 400 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 330 | 71.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,684 | 18.9% |
| Arab | 1,226 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 793 | 8.9% |
| Irish | 85 | 1% |
| English | 72 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.2% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.1% |
| Internet access | 86.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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