Barboursville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22923
Greene County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,035
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $118,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barboursville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22923 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 22923 (Barboursville, VA) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.6 in 2023 to 251.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22923 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barboursville, Greene County, Virginia, home to 5,035 residents across 130.4 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22923 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,125 (38% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,234. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $392,100 (17% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,773.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Greene County, so 22923 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 22923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barboursville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22923.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 22923, Barboursville, 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
5,035
Population
130.4
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22923?
35.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$118,125
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$47,234
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22923 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Barboursville, 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)
$118,125 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
2,604housing units
2,604
Total Housing Units
2,441
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,773
Median Rent
1997
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22923 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 231 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 225 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 252 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 22923, employing approximately 416 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,342,000.
95
Businesses
416
Employees
$19.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
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 22923 vs 22972 →
ZIP 22923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22911
Charlottesville (22911)
15,971 residents
- 22968
Ruckersville (22968)
9,815 residents
- 22942
Gordonsville (22942)
8,113 residents
- 22973 6,191
Stanardsville (22973)
6,191 residents
- 22923 5,035
Barboursville (22923)
5,035 residents
- 22947 4,198
Keswick (22947)
4,198 residents
- 22738 1,149
Rochelle (22738)
1,149 residents
- 22709 874
Aroda (22709)
874 residents
- 22972 439
Somerset (22972)
439 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22923 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22947
Keswick (22947)
$136,250 median income
- 22911
Charlottesville (22911)
$128,235 median income
- 22923
Barboursville (22923)
$118,125 median income
- 22968
Ruckersville (22968)
$88,929 median income
- 22942
Gordonsville (22942)
$87,826 median income
- 22738
Rochelle (22738)
$85,139 median income
- 22709
Aroda (22709)
$81,912 median income
- 22731
Pratts (22731)
$80,208 median income
- 22973
Stanardsville (22973)
$76,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22923 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22972 | Somerset, VA | 439 | 5.4 mi |
| 22968 | Ruckersville, VA | 9,815 | 5.4 mi |
| 22738 | Rochelle, VA | 1,149 | 7.4 mi |
| 22947 | Keswick, VA | 4,198 | 9.8 mi |
| 22911 | Charlottesville, VA | 15,971 | 8.0 mi |
| 22942 | Gordonsville, VA | 8,113 | 8.7 mi |
| 22731 | Pratts, VA | 139 | 10.9 mi |
| 22709 | Aroda, VA | 874 | 11.4 mi |
| 22732 | Radiant, VA | 191 | 11.3 mi |
| 22973 | Stanardsville, VA | 6,191 | 13.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22923, 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 (5,035 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 22923 in?
ZIP code 22923 (Barboursville) is located in Greene County, Virginia. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22923?
ZIP code 22923 in Barboursville, VA has a population of 5,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22923?
The median household income in ZIP 22923 is $118,125, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22923?
The median home value in ZIP 22923 is $392,100, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22923 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22923?
ZIP code 22923 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22923 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22923 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 22923?
In ZIP code 22923, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 22923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22923 is 30.9 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 22923?
In ZIP code 22923, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22923 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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