22835 ZIP Code — Luray, VA

Page County, Virginia

ZIP code 22835 is located in Luray, Virginia, within Page County. It covers approximately 149.60 square miles and serves a population of 11,596 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22835

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 $225,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $53,184. 50% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,596
population
149.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22835 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Luray Acceptable
Luray Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
22650 Rileyville (7.8 mi) 22851 Stanley (9.4 mi) 22844 New Market (10.8 mi) 22652 Fort Valley (10.8 mi) 22743 Syria (11.8 mi) 22740 Sperryville (12.8 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (12.9 mi) 22849 Shenandoah (13.3 mi) 22824 Edinburg (13.4 mi) 22842 Mount Jackson (13.5 mi) 22610 Bentonville (13.9 mi) 22664 Woodstock (14 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 11,596
Population density 78 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 139
Geography
Land area 149.60 sq mi
Water area 2.22 sq mi
Latitude 38.6935
Longitude -78.4802
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 47.4% 48.5% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 36.2% 35.8% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 14.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.4% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

11,596
Population
78
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$53,184
Median household income
$33,507
Per capita income
$225,100
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
4,837
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
272
Under 5
285
290
5–9
304
204
10–14
213
253
15–19
265
273
20–24
285
606
25–34
634
603
35–44
630
780
45–54
816
466
55–59
487
566
60–64
592
738
65–74
772
448
75–84
469
169
85+
176
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,81815.7%
18 and over9,77884.3%
65 and over2,77223.9%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or more races 3.2%
Black or African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Other race 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White10,71091.4%
Two or more races3743.2%
Black or African American3673.1%
Hispanic or Latino1171%
Other race740.6%
Asian420.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native290.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.4% 48.5% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 36.2% 35.8% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 14.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.4% 11.6%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 9.0%
$35k–$50k 18.3%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 8.6%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k9.0%
$35k–$50k18.3%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k8.6%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k6.3%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$53,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%
$50k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 7.6%
$150k–$200k 21.1%
$200k–$300k 31.0%
$300k–$500k 23.2%
$500k–$1M 4.7%
$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,100
Median rent / month$841
Owner occupied69.8%
Renter occupied30.2%
Vacant21.6%
Single-family detached86.4%
Large apartment buildings2.2%
Mobile homes4.6%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–20194.9%
2000–200910.5%
1990–199910.2%
1980–198914.9%
1970–197911.9%
1960–19698.1%
1950–195911.8%
1940–19495.0%
1939 or earlier21.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms50.0%
4 bedrooms15.0%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.9%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles36.7%
3 or more28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.7%
Electricity54.0%
Propane / LP gas10.1%
Fuel oil20.0%
Wood11.2%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,23745.0%
Cohabiting couple3727.5%
Male householder, no spouse95519.2%
Female householder, no spouse1,40928.3%
Households with children under 1895419.2%
Households with seniors (65+)2,04341.1%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.0%22.8%
Married51.0%43.8%
Separated5.6%1.5%
Widowed5.8%15.9%
Divorced9.6%16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 12.1%
HS graduate 42.3%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.8%
Graduate / professional 8.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.2%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool211.4%
Kindergarten19412.5%
Elementary school71145.8%
High school37524.2%
College / grad school25116.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Retail trade 11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%
Construction 9.6%
Public administration 7.2%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Professional & management 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Other services 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.6%
Service20.8%
Sales & office19.5%
Natural resources & construction14.7%
Production & transportation17.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.9%
Government17.8%
Self-employed5.3%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.9%
Carpool13.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home6.5%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 9.1%
Under 18 years 6.8%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 1.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.1%
Retirement income36.9%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure39.2%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis31.8%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist63.5%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,11611.4%
Disability%
Any disability20.3%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.7%
Public insurance38.8%
No insurance11.2%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only11,03995.2%
Spanish1471.3%
Other Indo-European800.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages110.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)11,45298.8%
Born in same state11,35897.9%
Born in different state8,42972.7%
Foreign born940.8%
Naturalized citizen1441.2%
Not a US citizen4329.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1,80815.6%
French1,52013.1%
Italian9678.3%
Polish610.5%
AncestryCount%
English520.4%
Irish310.3%
German90.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22835

What city is ZIP code 22835 in?

ZIP code 22835 is primarily assigned to Luray, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22835 in?

ZIP code 22835 falls within Page County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22835 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 22835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22835 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 22835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22835?

ZIP code 22835 has an estimated population of 11,596 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22835?

The median household income in ZIP code 22835 is $53,184, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22835 in?

ZIP code 22835 observes the EST timezone.

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