22842 ZIP Code
Mount Jackson, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 22842 |
| City/Town: | Mount Jackson |
| County: | Shenandoah |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 5,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,897 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,737 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,023 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,000 |
| Land Area: | 81.7 sq miles
211.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7780, -78.6997 |
Population Information (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,936 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,711 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 327 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 361 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 318 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 315 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 271 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 570 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 621 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 963 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 345 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 409 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 689 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 328 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 130 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $955 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,023 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,049 | 67.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 974 | 32.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,520 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 529 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,055 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 285 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,963 | 48.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 675 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 380 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 364 | 9.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 209 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (22842 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,897 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,674 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,737 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,707 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,529 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 178 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,864 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,124 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 279 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 122 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,042 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 114 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 44 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 114 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 313 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 240 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 684 | 12.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 270 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 385 | 6.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (22842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 175 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 116 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 145 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 164 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 360 | 17.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 302 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 240 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 180 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 139 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (22842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,797 | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 568 | 22.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 86 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (22842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 168 | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 426 | 16.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 315 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 31 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 265 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 104 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 99 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 121 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 438 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 270 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 69 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 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 (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,072 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,406 | 60.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,359 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 575 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (22842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,506 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 898 | 43.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 625 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 94 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 50 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 239 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (22842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,417 | 80.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 42 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 38 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 37 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 84 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 277 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (22842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 61 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 479 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 337 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 328 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 864 | 28.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 291 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 161 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 113 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 389 | 12.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (22842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 215 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 678 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,301 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 609 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (22842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 46 | 2.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,203 | 58.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 291 | 14.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 180 | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (22842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 118 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 531 | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 648 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 752 | 36.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (22842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 104 | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 237 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 310 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 391 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 156 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 131 | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (22842 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,516 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $365 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $955 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,049 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,000 | 48.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 229 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 378 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 504 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 502 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 834 | 40.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (22842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,508 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 820 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,182 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 8.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 262 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 555 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (22842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,101 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 98 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 556 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 247 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 113 | 10.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,435 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 428 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,647 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 934 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 495 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 353 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (22842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,960 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 652 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 437 | 67.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 212 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 130 | 19.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (22842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,239 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 69 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 408 | 591.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 408 | 591.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 408 | 591.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 76.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 17.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 327 | 473.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (22842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,320 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,694 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 626 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 558 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 59 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (22842 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,049 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,779 | 86.8% | 89.4% |
Mount Jackson, VA22842