| City: | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Hburg, James Madison University |
| County: | Harrisonburg City County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:53 PM |
| Population: | 5,575 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.4332, -78.8663 |
| Land Area: | 0.652 sq mi |
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ZIP code 22807 serves as a dedicated postal designation for James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg City County, Virginia. JMU, founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women, is a public research university named for the fourth President of the United States. The university enrolls approximately 22,000 students and is known for its strong programs in business, health sciences, and education. This unique ZIP designation has been part of the postal system since before 2004.
The ZIP code covers 0.66 square miles and has a population of 5,575 with a median age of 19.3, reflecting its college campus character. Census data shows 97% of residents live in group quarters (dormitories). Postal records list the James Madison University and Thomas Harrison Jr High buildings, with 76 ZIP+4 codes serving the campus. Census Business Patterns data shows 8 establishments and 419 employees. Harrisonburg serves as the valid mailing city for this dedicated postal designation.
| Population: | 5,575 |
| Median Age: | 19.3 |
| Housing Units: | 41 |
| Establishments: | 8 |
| Employment: | 419 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 22807 has 5,575 residents and 32 households (average 4.38 persons per household). The median age is 19.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.9% male and 59.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.5%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.8%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 5,575Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,347Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,550.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 14.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,182 | 2,351 | 2,449 | 2,574 | 3,197 | 3,223 | 3,227 | 3,216 | 3,161 | 3,345 | 5,618 | 5,601 | 5,520 | 5,347 |
| Decennial Census | 3,311 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,575 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.3
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,815 | 434 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2,719 | 534 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4,534 | 968 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 4,487 | 79.73% |
| Black: | 379 | 6.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 326 | 5.79% |
| Asian: | 323 | 5.74% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 105 | 1.87% |
| Total: | 5,628 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,280 | 40.90% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 3,295 | 59.10% | 19.3 years |
| Total: | 5,575 | 100% | 19.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,900 | 91.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 136 | 2.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 187 | 3.50% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 124 | 5.82% |
| Total Population: | 5,347 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,036 | 94.18% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 311 | 5.82% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $16,250, which is much lower than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $16,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 13.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (50.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $90,694 | $8,750 | $9,427 | $9,271 | $0 | $9,722 | $10,481 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $20,357 | $22,670 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,136 | $0 | $16,250 | $15,150 | $15,000 | $11,250 | $6,618 | $10,156 | $16,250 |
| Employed: | 1,428 | 26.71% |
| Unemployed: | 216 | 4.04% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,703 | 69.25% |
| Total: | 5,347 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 242 | 16.95% |
| Service: | 726 | 50.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 376 | 26.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 1.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 64 | 4.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,428 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 11.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,880 | 85.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 591 | 10.31% |
| No Insurance: | 259 | 4.52% |
| Total: | 5,730 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,471 | 95.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,347 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5,347 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 22807 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 575 people with an annual payroll of $18,867,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,208,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,867,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 575Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 22807 is located in Harrisonburg City County, Virginia, within the Harrisonburg, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25500) and Virginia's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 125,228 people, about 4.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 22807. It covers 0.652 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Harrisonburg, VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 125,228Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.652 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5930.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5135624Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Harrisonburg city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 22807 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.