City

Lancaster, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Virginia

👥4,046Population
💰$70,993Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$257,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊18.3%Unemployment▲ 274% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 2%Black: 35.2%Asian: 1%Other: 2.3%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Black35.2%
Asian1.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment18.3% ▲ 274% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,025 (37.2%)
Some College193 (7%)
Associates288 (10.4%)
Bachelors274 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree927 (33.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 7%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College7.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,993 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$257,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,092/mo
Total Housing Units2,811
Vacant Units878

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Lancaster, VA

Lancaster is a city in Virginia, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,046 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,993 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,092 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.05%).

Lancaster, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22503 4,046 $70,993 $257,300 $1,092 18.3% 43.6% 85.4%