Afton, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22920
Nelson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,186
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,028
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Afton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22920 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22920 (Afton, VA) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.1 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22920 covers 195.6 square miles in Afton, Nelson County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,186 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22920 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,028 (3% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,991. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $410,000 (23% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 81.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $971.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 22920 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 22920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Afton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22920.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22920, Afton, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,186
Population
195.6
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22920?
53.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,028
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$55,991
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22920 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Afton, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,028 Top 36% higher than 64% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,129housing units
2,129
Total Housing Units
1,667
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22920 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 179 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 192 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 233 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 247 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 257 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 22920, employing approximately 829 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,132,000.
114
Businesses
829
Employees
$30.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22920 vs 22943 →
ZIP 22920 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
31,451 residents
- 22920 4,186
Afton (22920)
4,186 residents
- 22958 1,637
Nellysford (22958)
1,637 residents
- 22938 1,444
Faber (22938)
1,444 residents
- 22943 444
Greenwood (22943)
444 residents
- 22931 382
Covesville (22931)
382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22920 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22938
Faber (22938)
$108,571 median income
- 22931
Covesville (22931)
$108,438 median income
- 22958
Nellysford (22958)
$98,284 median income
- 22920
Afton (22920)
$88,028 median income
- 22943
Greenwood (22943)
$80,875 median income
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
$63,943 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22920 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22920, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,186 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22920 in?
ZIP code 22920 (Afton) is located in Nelson County, Virginia. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22920?
ZIP code 22920 in Afton, VA has a population of 4,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22920?
The median household income in ZIP 22920 is $88,028, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22920?
The median home value in ZIP 22920 is $410,000, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22920 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22920?
ZIP code 22920 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22920 are: Construction (24), Manufacturing (16), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22920?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22920 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22920?
In ZIP code 22920, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22920?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22920 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22920?
In ZIP code 22920, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22920 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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