Neighborhoods in the 22802 ZIP Code

Founded in 1917, Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg grew throughout the following decades, with Park View becoming the school’s surrounding residential pocket by the midcentury. Today, hickory and sycamore trees dot the 93-acre campus, home to nearly 1,500 students and over 50 degree programs focused on liberal arts and Mennonite

When asked why Harrisonburg is such a popular destination for potential homebuyers, Realtor Stephan Gleason says, “Whenever you come up over the mountain on I-64, you just breathe a sigh of relief because it’s so peaceful.” The tranquil ambiance of the Shenandoah Valley intersects with convenient access to Harrisonburg in Harmony Heights. The

Just north of downtown Harrisonburg is Waterman, a neighborhood with 20th-century homes and a peaceful atmosphere. The area is about a mile north of James Madison University, a large public college with about 22,000 students, but college students don’t tend to live in the neighborhood. “JMU has a huge footprint on the town, but you don’t feel like

Downtown Harrisonburg is a hub of popular restaurants, eclectic local shops and gathering places, where century-old historic buildings and red brick sidewalks line the streets. The neighborhood is less than a mile north of James Madison University, so collegiate spirit shapes the area, and the Duke Dog mascot and purple and gold streamers often

As downtown Harrisonburg bustled with auto factories and poultry plants throughout the early 20th century, Collicello Corridor was developed as a residential pocket about a half-mile north of the city center. “The neighborhood itself is tiny and residential, but it’s less than a 20-minute walk from every bar, restaurant and event in downtown

About 2 miles east of downtown Harrisonburg, Reherd Acres is a townhouse suburb brimming with Blue Ridge Mountain views, commercial convenience and easy highway access. Car repair shops and Mexican and Italian restaurants dot U.S. Route 33 in the western part of the neighborhood. A dog park and youth soccer complex are on Smithland Road, adjacent

Northeast Harrisonburg is geographically close to downtown, but an urban renewal project in the late 1950s separated the historically Black community from Harrisonburg’s core. Eminent domain claimed Black-owned residences to build South Mason Street, a four-lane highway just west of the neighborhood. Today, there are active efforts, including a