| ZIP Code | 20144 |
|---|---|
| City | Delaplane |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fauquier County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 532 ft |
| Latitude | 38.920726 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.935434 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.5 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.2% ▲ 84% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 113 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 49 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 112 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 587 (61.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $171,429 ▲ 125% above avg ↑ 154% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $699,600 ▲ 151% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,190/mo |
| Total Units | 666 |
| Vacant Units | 92 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 666 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 92 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 20144 is located in Delaplane, Virginia, within Fauquier County. With a population of 1,322, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.5 years. Economically, 20144 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $171,429 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20144 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $699,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,190 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 20144 is primarily White (82.60%). Residents are highly educated — 71.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 154% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20144 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 20144 in Delaplane, VA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,322 residents, a median household income of $171,429, and a median home value of $699,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.