22851 ZIP Code — Stanley, VA

Page County, Virginia

ZIP code 22851 is located in Stanley, Virginia, within Page County. It covers approximately 54.99 square miles and serves a population of 5,836 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22851

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 $180,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,010. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,836

population

54.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22849 Shenandoah (5.4 mi) 22743 Syria (7.4 mi) 22835 Luray (9.4 mi) 22844 New Market (9.6 mi) 22719 Etlan (13.9 mi) 22740 Sperryville (14.9 mi) 22827 Elkton (14.9 mi) 22973 Stanardsville (15.1 mi) 22853 Timberville (15.3 mi) 22727 Madison (15.4 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (15.8 mi) 22650 Rileyville (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,836
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	54.99 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.5600
Longitude	-78.5129
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	51.7%	48.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	14.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,836

Population

106

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$56,010

Median household income

$25,391

Per capita income

$180,700

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,749

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

177

233

5–9

216

205

10–14

190

185

15–19

171

220

20–24

203

282

25–34

261

341

35–44

315

436

45–54

403

290

55–59

268

170

60–64

157

303

65–74

280

139

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,498	25.7%
18 and over	4,338	74.3%
65 and over	921	15.8%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,678	96.2%
Two or more races	80	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.1%
Other race	46	0.8%
Asian	25	0.4%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	48.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	35.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	14.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$56,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,700
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	45.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	21.1%
Wood	16.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,115	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	414	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	444	22.0%
Households with children under 18	600	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	617	30.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	24.9%
Married	52.4%	49.5%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%
Widowed	3.2%	9.6%
Divorced	7.8%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	162	11.1%
Kindergarten	61	4.2%
Elementary school	737	50.6%
High school	288	19.8%
College / grad school	208	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Other services 9.3%

Construction 9.1%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	283	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,467	93.7%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,786	99.1%
Born in same state	5,748	98.5%
Born in different state	5,093	87.3%
Foreign born	38	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	50	0.9%
Not a US citizen	31	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	698	12%
French	393	6.7%
Italian	209	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22851

What city is ZIP code 22851 in?

ZIP code 22851 is primarily assigned to Stanley, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22851 in?

ZIP code 22851 falls within Page County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22851?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 22851 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 22851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22851?

The median home value in ZIP code 22851 is $180,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 22851?

ZIP code 22851 has an estimated population of 5,836 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22851 in?

ZIP code 22851 observes the EST timezone.