🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

22727

Madison

ZIP Code 22727 is a standard zip code serving Madison, Madison, Virginia (VA), in Madison County, United States. It has an estimated population of 5,547 with a median household income of $52,453. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Madison
City: Madison
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.370000
Longitude: -78.297600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 101.13 mi²
Water Area: 0.43 mi²
Population Density: 55.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.532615°N, 38.289561°S, -78.136701°E, -78.429241°W

With 5,547 residents spread across 101.13 square miles, this area has a population density of 55.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

5,547

Population

60th percentile

$52,453

Median Income

60th percentile

$257,100

Median Home Value

80th percentile

101.13 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 22727 is $52,453, and the median home value is $257,100.

Housing

2,471

Total Units

2,111

Occupied Units

85.4%

Occupancy Rate

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