22740 ZIP Code — Sperryville, VA

Rappahannock County, Virginia

ZIP code 22740 is located in Sperryville, Virginia, within Rappahannock County. It covers approximately 73.55 square miles and serves a population of 861 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22740

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 $393,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $91,225. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% 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 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 22740 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

861

population

73.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sperryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22747 Washington (8 mi) 22719 Etlan (8.7 mi) 22713 Boston (9 mi) 22743 Syria (9.3 mi) 22650 Rileyville (10.3 mi) 22735 Reva (11.6 mi) 22610 Bentonville (12.7 mi) 22835 Luray (12.8 mi) 22627 Flint Hill (12.9 mi) 22737 Rixeyville (13.7 mi) 20106 Amissville (14.4 mi) 22851 Stanley (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	861
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	73.55 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.6353
Longitude	-78.2547
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	34.6%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	16.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

861

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$91,225

Median household income

$46,968

Per capita income

$393,300

Median home value

$1,159

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

489

Housing units

34.1%

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

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	16.5%
18 and over	719	83.5%
65 and over	337	39.1%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 3%

Group	Count	%
White	834	93.9%
Hispanic or Latino	27	3%
Two or more races	27	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	30.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	29.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	23.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	16.9%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	27.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$91,225

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 38.9%

$500k–$1M 26.2%

$1M+ 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$393,300
Median rent / month	$1,159
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	41.9%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	93	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	17.2%
Households with children under 18	74	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	65.3%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	18.9%
Married	34.5%	55.0%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	19.3%	7.5%
Divorced	20.4%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	6.5%
Elementary school	100	72.5%
High school	29	21.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Construction 19.4%

Professional & management 14.9%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.7%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.0%
Retirement income	70.3%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	12.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	19.7%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	857	99.5%
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)	861	100.0%
Born in same state	837	97.2%
Born in different state	372	43.2%
Foreign born	24	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	224	26%
Italian	147	17.1%
Norwegian	51	5.9%
Arab	23	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1.6%
Polish	7	0.8%
German	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22740

What city is ZIP code 22740 in?

ZIP code 22740 is primarily assigned to Sperryville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22740 in?

ZIP code 22740 falls within Rappahannock County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22740 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 22740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22740 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 22740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22740 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 22740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22740?

The median home value in ZIP code 22740 is $393,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 22740 in?

ZIP code 22740 observes the EST timezone.