22846 ZIP Code — Penn Laird, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22846 is located in Penn Laird, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 11.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $427,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,853

population

11.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penn Laird	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22840 Mc Gaheysville (2.3 mi) 24471 Port Republic (3.7 mi) 22841 Mount Crawford (6.1 mi) 22807 Harrisonburg (6.2 mi) 22801 Harrisonburg (6.5 mi) 22802 Harrisonburg (9 mi) 22827 Elkton (9.5 mi) 24441 Grottoes (9.6 mi) 24486 Weyers Cave (9.7 mi) 24467 Mount Sidney (11.7 mi) 22812 Bridgewater (13.4 mi) 24431 Crimora (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,853
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	11.12 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.3655
Longitude	-78.7908
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	19.7%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,853

Population

167

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$85,833

Median household income

$38,662

Per capita income

$427,700

Median home value

$1,341

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

571

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

196

45–54

241

55–59

107

60–64

118

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	485	26.2%
18 and over	1,368	73.8%
65 and over	377	20.3%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Asian 8.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,579	84.3%
Asian	164	8.8%
Two or more races	80	4.3%
Black or African American	26	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	11.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 13.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	29.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	13.1%
Median income	$85,833

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 56.9%

$500k–$1M 17.9%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$427,700
Median rent / month	$1,341
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	28.6%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.3%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	25.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	75.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	78.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	70	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	34	5.5%
Households with children under 18	270	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	30.5%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	21.4%
Married	70.8%	62.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	3.7%
Divorced	1.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.7%
Kindergarten	7	1.9%
Elementary school	232	62.9%
High school	100	27.1%
College / grad school	20	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 24.8%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 9.2%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	18.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,699	91.7%
Spanish	157	9.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	2.2%
Other languages	119	7.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,826	98.5%
Born in same state	1,664	89.8%
Born in different state	1,181	63.7%
Foreign born	162	8.7%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.5%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	193	10.4%
French	150	8.1%
Italian	64	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.5%
English	7	0.4%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22846

What city is ZIP code 22846 in?

ZIP code 22846 is primarily assigned to Penn Laird, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22846 in?

ZIP code 22846 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22846 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 22846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22846?

The median home value in ZIP code 22846 is $427,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 22846?

ZIP code 22846 has an estimated population of 1,853 residents, with a density of 167 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22846?

The median household income in ZIP code 22846 is $85,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22846 in?

ZIP code 22846 observes the EST timezone.