NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22850

VA · Population: 1,299

A
83/100
95
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22850

Zip code 22850 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 1,299 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $82,708 and home values around $281,000, 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 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$82,708
Home Value
$281,000
Rent
$1,296/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
27.5%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
80.7%
Rent Burden
18.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).