ZIP 22801 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Harrisonburg city, VA (22801)

Median Income

$70,779

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,250

Wealth inflow

Population

39,870

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,250 for ZIP 22801 (Harrisonburg city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.5%-53% vs US avg

1,600

Establishments

23,568

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.5%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing11.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.0%
Professional, scientific, management9.3%
Education, health care, social26.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.0%
Other services5.4%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 22801 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.0%, median income rose 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.0%.

Median Income

$70,779

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate