Checked
Harrisonburg, VA
City in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22801, 22807.
Population
51,392
Land area
17.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,965
ZIP codes
2
Harrisonburg and its ZIP codes
Harrisonburg at a glance
- Harrisonburg is about 13 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $62,254, 33% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,100 (22% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,184 a month.
Local data for Harrisonburg, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrisonburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,254
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$299,100
Median rent
$1,184/mo
Homeownership
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.5%
Median age
25.0
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,390), Irish Americans (5,415), Honduran Americans (2,685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrisonburg city. PPP loans are for Harrisonburg.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,350
31,238 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$202M
FY 2026, $3,904 per person
PPP loans
$109M
1,342 loans, 13,296 jobs reported
How people get to work
Harrisonburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrisonburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrisonburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Harrisonburg
2 in or overlapping Harrisonburg. Population shown
Cities near Harrisonburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.8 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| DaytonTown | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BridgewaterTown | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount CrawfordTown | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Singers GlenCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 9.9 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Port RepublicCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Weyers CaveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| BroadwayTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| GrottoesTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ShenandoahTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrisonburg, VA in?
- Harrisonburg is in Harrisonburg city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Harrisonburg, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harrisonburg include 22801, 22807.
- What is the population of Harrisonburg, VA?
- About 51,392 people live in Harrisonburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrisonburg?
- Nearby places include Belmont Estates (2.8 mi), Massanetta Springs (4 mi), Keezletown (4.2 mi), Dayton (4.3 mi), Linville (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023