NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 22974

VA · Population: 4,740

A+
90/100
97
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22974

Zip code 22974 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 4,740 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), 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 $104,570 and home values around $299,500, 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 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

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
$104,570
Home Value
$299,500
Rent
$1,000/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
26.6%
Unemployment
0.9%
Owner-Occupied
90.7%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+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).