20198 ZIP Code
The Plains, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20198 |
| City/Town: | The Plains |
| County: | Fauquier |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 2,172 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,929 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,741 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $949,600 |
| Land Area: | 69.6 sq miles
180.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8841, -77.7446 |
Population Information (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,172 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 980 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,192 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 114 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 98 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 151 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 232 | 10.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 121 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 213 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 217 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 326 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 89 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 110 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 306 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 139 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 56 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $949,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,398 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 844 | 80.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 205 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 541 | 64.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 303 | 35.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,456 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 88 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 295 | 20.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 211 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 57 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 241 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 541 | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20198 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,929 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $206,224 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,741 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,134 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,121 | 98.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 615 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 829 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 114 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 15.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,863 | 85.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 29 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 28 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 144 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 108 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 180 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 214 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 87 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 115 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20198 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 11 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 58 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 42 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 5 | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 24 | 2.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 116 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 167 | 19.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 186 | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 35 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 200 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20198 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 850 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 8 | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 54 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 189 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20198 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 130 | 11.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 32 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 97 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 23 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 55 | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 43 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 85 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 237 | 21.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 250 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 76 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1 | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 17 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,087 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,853 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 648 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 85 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20198 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 715 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 289 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 191 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 15 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 54 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20198 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 988 | 94.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 14 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 28 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20198 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 143 | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 109 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 128 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 146 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 100 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 54 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 68 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 298 | 28.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20198 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 4 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 126 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 263 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 274 | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 261 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 11.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20198 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 18.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 444 | 52.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 135 | 16.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 9.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20198 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 13 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 158 | 18.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 474 | 56.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 199 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20198 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 5 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 34 | 6.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 86 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 145 | 26.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 259 | 47.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20198 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,934 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,398 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 844 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 477 | 56.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 201 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 70 | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 213 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 295 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 331 | 39.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20198 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 804 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 289 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 459 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 15 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 41 | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 299 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20198 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 620 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 48 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 290 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 150 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 127 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,634 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 39 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,172 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 241 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 53 | 22.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 188 | 78.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20198 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,019 | 93.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 135 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 38 | 28.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 97 | 71.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20198 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,943 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 29 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 229 | 789.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 229 | 789.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 229 | 789.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 66 | 227.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 87 | 300.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 172.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20198 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,058 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 1,802 | 87.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 256 | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 215 | 10.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20198 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 844 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 798 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
The Plains, VA20198