County

Lancaster County, VA

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Virginia

👥12,175Population
💰$72,094Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$344,427Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 27%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black27.0%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
14%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma130 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,482 (27.8%)
Some College763 (8.6%)
Associates1,164 (13.1%)
Bachelors690 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree3,690 (41.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 41.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College8.6%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate41.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,094 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$344,427 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,044/mo
Total Housing Units8,464
Vacant Units2,251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Lancaster County, VA

Lancaster County is located in Virginia and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,175 residents. With a median age of 59.54, it is an older county.

Lancaster County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,094 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.1%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Lancaster County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $344,427 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,043. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lancaster County are majority White (69.97%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lancaster County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
22480 Irvington 875 $86,563 $382,400 $1,054 0.0% 69.7%
22482 Kilmarnock 3,171 $49,733 $347,600 $815 7.4% 46.0%
22503 Lancaster 4,046 $70,993 $257,300 $1,092 18.3% 43.6%
22576 Weems 1,737 $96,250 $335,700 $1,273 4.6% 51.9%
22578 White Stone 2,346 $80,938 $482,700 $1,096 2.4% 52.1%