| ZIP Code | 22726 |
|---|---|
| City | Lignum |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Culpeper County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 330 ft |
| Latitude | 38.3982 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.816535 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.0% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 229 (58.9%) |
| Some College | 31 (8%) |
| Associates | 19 (4.9%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 77 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,865 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $358,700 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,833/mo ↑ 91% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 215 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 215 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 22726 is located in Lignum, Virginia, within Culpeper County. With a population of 606, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 22726 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,865 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22726 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $358,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,833 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 22726 is primarily White (91.75%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 22726 in Lignum, VA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 606 residents, a median household income of $85,865, and a median home value of $358,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.