| ZIP Code | 22853 |
|---|---|
| City | Timberville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft |
| Latitude | 38.651705 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.758708 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51165 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 23.7% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.9% ▲ 103% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,386 (45.8%) |
| Some College | 457 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 384 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 255 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 462 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,415 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,100 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $961/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,839 |
| Vacant Units | 151 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,839 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 151 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 22853 is located in Timberville, Virginia, within Rockingham County. With a population of 4,876, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 22853 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,415 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22853 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $961 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 22853 is primarily White (87.24%). Residents are less-educated — 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22853 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 22853 in Timberville, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,876 residents, a median household income of $61,415, and a median home value of $207,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.