22509 ZIP Code — Loretto, VA
Essex County, Virginia
ZIP code 22509 is located in Loretto, Virginia, within Essex County. It covers approximately 14.73 square miles and serves a population of 75 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
75
population
14.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22509 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22509
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Loretto | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 75 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0817 |
| Longitude | -77.0393 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 804 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.6% | 48.2% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 35.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 52.4% | 14.5% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
75
Population
5
People per sq mi
60.2
Median age
$28,656
Median household income
$27,220
Per capita income
$109,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
2
5
35–44
7
8
55–59
11
5
60–64
7
12
65–74
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 5.3% |
| 18 and over | 71 | 94.7% |
| 65 and over | 28 | 37.3% |
| Median age | 60.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Black or African American
48%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 52% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 48% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.6% | 48.2% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 35.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 52.4% | 14.5% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
15.1%
$25k–$35k
75.5%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 15.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 75.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| Median income | $28,656 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
62.2%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter occupied | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 75.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 84.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 90.6% |
| Wood | 9.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 32.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 28 | 52.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 52.8% |
| Average household size | 1.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 70.4% | 36.4% |
| Separated | 29.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 63.6% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
39.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
16.9%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 60.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
46.9%
Transportation & utilities
37.5%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.6% |
| Service | 25.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 59.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 25.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.3% |
| Public insurance | 48.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 75 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 75 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 75 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 66 | 88.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 70.7% |
| Internet access | 84.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22509
What city is ZIP code 22509 in?
ZIP code 22509 is primarily assigned to Loretto, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22509 in?
ZIP code 22509 falls within Essex County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 22509 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 22509 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 22509 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 22509 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 22509 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22509 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 22509 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 22509 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 22509 in?
ZIP code 22509 observes the EST timezone.