22853 ZIP Code — Timberville, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 22853 is located in Timberville, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 38.99 square miles and serves a population of 5,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,043. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 22853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,022

population

38.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Timberville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22815 Broadway (2.4 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (4.5 mi) 22844 New Market (5.8 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (8.4 mi) 22842 Mount Jackson (8.9 mi) 22834 Linville (10 mi) 22810 Basye (10.7 mi) 22850 Singers Glen (10.8 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (12.9 mi) 22849 Shenandoah (13 mi) 22824 Edinburg (13.4 mi) 22802 Harrisonburg (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,022
Population density	129 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	38.99 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.6691
Longitude	-78.7593
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	47.1%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,022

Population

129

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$64,043

Median household income

$27,333

Per capita income

$201,400

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,351

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

167

164

5–9

139

10–14

155

15–19

132

210

20–24

177

381

25–34

322

217

35–44

184

486

45–54

411

55–59

215

60–64

181

277

65–74

234

180

75–84

153

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,050	20.9%
18 and over	3,972	79.1%
65 and over	959	19.1%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,732	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	211	4%
Two or more races	150	2.9%
Other race	104	2%
Black or African American	24	0.5%
Asian	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	23.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$64,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,400
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	61.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	12.1%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	917	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	131	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	178	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	458	27.2%
Households with children under 18	542	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	683	40.6%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	26.0%
Married	44.6%	47.2%
Separated	0.9%	4.5%
Widowed	1.4%	12.3%
Divorced	17.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	7.3%
Kindergarten	144	14.8%
Elementary school	292	30.1%
High school	298	30.7%
College / grad school	166	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Professional & management 5.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,658	92.8%
Spanish	156	3.3%
Other Indo-European	144	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,841	96.4%
Born in same state	4,824	96.1%
Born in different state	3,802	75.7%
Foreign born	17	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	181	3.6%
Not a US citizen	91	50.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	445	8.9%
Italian	382	7.6%
French	157	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.4%
Polish	9	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22853

What city is ZIP code 22853 in?

ZIP code 22853 is primarily assigned to Timberville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22853 in?

ZIP code 22853 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22853?

14% 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 22853 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 22853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22853?

ZIP code 22853 has an estimated population of 5,022 residents, with a density of 129 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22853?

The median home value in ZIP code 22853 is $201,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 22853 in?

ZIP code 22853 observes the EST timezone.