NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22534

VA · Population: 3,452

B+
79/100
98
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 22534, VA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 22534

Zip code 22534 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 3,452 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $122,724 and home values around $292,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$122,724
Home Value
$292,000
Rent
$1,239/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
17.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
92.2%
Rent Burden
12.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).