22539 ZIP Code — Reedville, VA

Northumberland County, Virginia

ZIP code 22539 is located in Reedville, Virginia, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 16.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 22539

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $374,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,556. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 22539 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,857

population

16.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reedville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22432 Burgess (2.9 mi) 22473 Heathsville (6.1 mi) 22482 Kilmarnock (9.2 mi) 22576 Weems (14.1 mi) 22511 Lottsburg (14.4 mi) 20687 Scotland (15.2 mi) 22480 Irvington (15.3 mi) 22503 Lancaster (15.9 mi) 22578 White Stone (16 mi) 22435 Callao (16.2 mi) 21824 Ewell (17.7 mi) 22460 Farnham (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,857
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	16.91 sq mi
Water area	5.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.8617
Longitude	-76.2870
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	28.1%	42.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,857

Population

110

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

$81,556

Median household income

$50,441

Per capita income

$374,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,753

Housing units

38.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

156

60–64

146

253

65–74

236

115

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	198	10.7%
18 and over	1,659	89.3%
65 and over	811	43.7%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 8.2%

Black or African American 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,628	85.6%
Two or more races	156	8.2%
Black or African American	73	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	44	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	42.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	19.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$81,556

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 54.7%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$374,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	51.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	78.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Fuel oil	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	201	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	135	15.6%
Households with children under 18	74	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	646	74.7%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.8%	16.7%
Married	65.4%	65.1%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	12.7%
Divorced	13.5%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	12.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	34.7%
High school	86	36.4%
College / grad school	38	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.1%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Construction 13.3%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.0%
Retirement income	51.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.2%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,857	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)	1,846	99.4%
Born in same state	1,846	99.4%
Born in different state	674	36.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	517	27.8%
Italian	266	14.3%
Arab	229	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	0.9%
Polish	13	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22539

What city is ZIP code 22539 in?

ZIP code 22539 is primarily assigned to Reedville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22539 in?

ZIP code 22539 falls within Northumberland County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22539 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 22539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22539 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 22539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22539 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 22539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22539 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 22539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22539 in?

ZIP code 22539 observes the EST timezone.