22743 ZIP Code — Syria, VA

Madison County, Virginia

ZIP code 22743 is located in Syria, Virginia, within Madison County. It covers approximately 57.90 square miles and serves a population of 333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,513. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 22743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

333

population

57.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22719 Etlan (6.5 mi) 22851 Stanley (7.4 mi) 22740 Sperryville (9.3 mi) 22727 Madison (10.6 mi) 22835 Luray (11.8 mi) 22735 Reva (12.2 mi) 22849 Shenandoah (12.2 mi) 22713 Boston (12.8 mi) 22723 Hood (13.8 mi) 22731 Pratts (14 mi) 22715 Brightwood (14.4 mi) 22973 Stanardsville (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	333
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	57.90 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.5420
Longitude	-78.3780
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	50.0%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	39.3%	5.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

333

Population

People per sq mi

70.5

Median age

$41,513

Median household income

$16,453

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	333	100.0%
65 and over	197	59.2%
Median age	70.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	333	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	38.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	32.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	23.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	39.3%	5.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 24.3%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 52.0%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.3%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	52.0%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
Median income	$41,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.7%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	28.8%
1939 or earlier	71.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	73.9%
3 bedrooms	21.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.7%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	51	34.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	26.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	59.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	69.8%	21.2%
Married	30.2%	20.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	56.0%
Divorced	0.0%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 43.2%

HS graduate 15.9%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	56.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 42.7%

Professional & management 29.2%

Other services 12.4%

Construction 10.1%

Education & healthcare 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	52.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	29.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	28.1%
Carpool	71.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.5%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	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)	333	100.0%
Born in same state	328	98.5%
Born in different state	187	56.2%
Foreign born	5	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	17.7%
French	54	16.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	33.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22743

What city is ZIP code 22743 in?

ZIP code 22743 is primarily assigned to Syria, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22743 in?

ZIP code 22743 falls within Madison County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22743 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 22743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22743 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 22743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22743?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 22743 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 22743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 22743 in?

ZIP code 22743 observes the EST timezone.