Earlysville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22936
Albemarle County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,853
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $142,338
- Median income Above-median income area
- $589,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Earlysville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22936 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22936 covers 94.2 square miles in Earlysville, Albemarle County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,853 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22936 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,338 (66% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,200. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $589,400 (76% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,740.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albemarle County, so 22936 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 22936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Earlysville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22936.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
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 22936, Earlysville, 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
4,853
Population
94.2
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22936?
45.9
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
5.3%
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?
$142,338
Median Household Income
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$66,200
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22936 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Earlysville, 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)
$142,338 Top 10% higher than 90% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,553housing units
2,553
Total Housing Units
2,531
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$589,400
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$1,740
Median Rent
1989
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22936 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 175 |
| 2021 | +3.2% | 181 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 227 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 227 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 22936, employing approximately 518 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,363,000.
93
Businesses
518
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 17 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 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 22936 vs 22940 →
ZIP 22936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22901
Charlottesville (22901)
32,532 residents
- 22911
Charlottesville (22911)
15,971 residents
- 22968 9,815
Ruckersville (22968)
9,815 residents
- 22936 4,853
Earlysville (22936)
4,853 residents
- 22904 4,633
Charlottesville (22904)
4,633 residents
- 22940 1,119
Free Union (22940)
1,119 residents
- 22935 926
Dyke (22935)
926 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22936 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22904
Charlottesville (22904)
$250,000 median income
- 22940
Free Union (22940)
$204,706 median income
- 22936
Earlysville (22936)
$142,338 median income
- 22911
Charlottesville (22911)
$128,235 median income
- 22935
Dyke (22935)
$118,073 median income
- 22901 $92,145
Charlottesville (22901)
$92,145 median income
- 22968 $88,929
Ruckersville (22968)
$88,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22936 ranks #3 of 7 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 22936, 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 (4,853 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Albemarle County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 22936 in?
ZIP code 22936 (Earlysville) is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Albemarle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albemarle-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22936?
ZIP code 22936 in Earlysville, VA has a population of 4,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22936?
The median household income in ZIP 22936 is $142,338, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22936?
The median home value in ZIP 22936 is $589,400, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22936 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22936?
ZIP code 22936 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22936 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22936 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 22936?
In ZIP code 22936, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22936?
In ZIP code 22936, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22936 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 22936's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 22936 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Earlysville, VA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.