| ZIP Code | 22802 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrisonburg |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,485 ft |
| Latitude | 38.494489 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.86316 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51660 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 525 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,106 (31%) |
| Some College | 2,000 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,818 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 1,553 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,457 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,116 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,101/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,957 |
| Vacant Units | 761 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,957 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 761 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 22802 is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, within Rockingham County. With a population of 29,370, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 22802 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,116 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22802 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,101 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.8%) and renters (44.2%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 22802 is majority White (62.40%). Residents are well-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22802 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 22802 in Harrisonburg, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,370 residents, a median household income of $62,116, and a median home value of $259,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.