22834 ZIP Code — Linville, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22834 is located in Linville, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 18.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,643. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22834 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,349

population

18.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22850 Singers Glen (1.8 mi) 22802 Harrisonburg (5.6 mi) 22815 Broadway (7.8 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (8.9 mi) 22807 Harrisonburg (9 mi) 22853 Timberville (10 mi) 22801 Harrisonburg (10.2 mi) 22831 Hinton (10.3 mi) 22821 Dayton (11.7 mi) 22844 New Market (12.9 mi) 22820 Criders (13 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,349
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	18.92 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.5622
Longitude	-78.8851
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	28.1%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.8%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,349

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$84,643

Median household income

$35,342

Per capita income

$327,400

Median home value

$1,145

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	377	27.9%
18 and over	972	72.1%
65 and over	258	19.1%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,320	97.9%
Asian	25	1.9%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.8%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$84,643

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 36.8%

$500k–$1M 16.6%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,400
Median rent / month	$1,145
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	69.6%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	35.9%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Fuel oil	17.2%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	38	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	23	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	9.2%
Households with children under 18	170	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	32.4%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	22.8%
Married	67.5%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.2%
Divorced	2.2%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.4%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.2%
Elementary school	157	42.9%
High school	135	36.9%
College / grad school	66	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Construction 17.6%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 6.5%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,272	94.3%
Spanish	25	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,299	96.3%
Born in same state	1,292	95.8%
Born in different state	949	70.3%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.7%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	118	8.7%
French	92	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	6.4%
English	83	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22834

What city is ZIP code 22834 in?

ZIP code 22834 is primarily assigned to Linville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22834 in?

ZIP code 22834 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22834 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22834 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 22834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22834?

The median home value in ZIP code 22834 is $327,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 22834?

ZIP code 22834 has an estimated population of 1,349 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22834 in?

ZIP code 22834 observes the EST timezone.