22742 ZIP Code — Sumerduck, VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

ZIP code 22742 is located in Sumerduck, Virginia, within Fauquier County. It covers approximately 19.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22742

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $383,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,083. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22742 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,443

population

19.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sumerduck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22720 Goldvein (4.1 mi) 22718 Elkwood (5.4 mi) 22712 Bealeton (6.5 mi) 22726 Lignum (6.8 mi) 22734 Remington (7.4 mi) 22728 Midland (8.3 mi) 22741 Stevensburg (8.3 mi) 22406 Fredericksburg (10 mi) 22714 Brandy Station (10 mi) 22433 Burr Hill (10.7 mi) 22508 Locust Grove (11 mi) 22556 Stafford (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,443
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	19.96 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.4608
Longitude	-77.7157
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	18.3%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	17.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,443

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$111,083

Median household income

$50,756

Per capita income

$383,100

Median home value

$1,590

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

464

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	19.5%
18 and over	1,162	80.5%
65 and over	221	15.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,308	88.3%
Two or more races	96	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.2%
Black or African American	17	1.1%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.3%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	17.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	20.1%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$111,083

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 46.1%

$500k–$1M 27.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,100
Median rent / month	$1,590
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	33.8%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	8.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	113	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	55	10.0%
Households with children under 18	186	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	31.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	17.0%
Married	62.0%	64.1%
Separated	2.4%	1.3%
Widowed	1.4%	5.6%
Divorced	5.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	6.1%
Elementary school	102	38.8%
High school	88	33.5%
College / grad school	57	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.5%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Professional & management 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	25.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,391	96.4%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,423	98.6%
Born in same state	1,382	95.8%
Born in different state	819	56.8%
Foreign born	41	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.4%
Not a US citizen	11	55.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	206	14.3%
Italian	83	5.8%
Arab	82	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	3.4%
Polish	6	0.4%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22742

What city is ZIP code 22742 in?

ZIP code 22742 is primarily assigned to Sumerduck, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22742 in?

ZIP code 22742 falls within Fauquier County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22742 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 22742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22742?

The median home value in ZIP code 22742 is $383,100.

Does ZIP code 22742 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 22742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22742?

The median household income in ZIP code 22742 is $111,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22742 in?

ZIP code 22742 observes the EST timezone.