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Gordonsville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22942

Albemarle County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,113
28/sq mi
$87,826
Median income
$333,600
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gordonsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22942 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gordonsville, Albemarle County, Virginia, home to 8,113 residents across 289.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22942 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,826 (3% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,708. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $333,600 (0% below the state average), median rent at $1,304 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 22942 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Albemarle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 22942

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gordonsville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22942.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 22942, Gordonsville, 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

8,113

Population

289.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22942?

44.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 14.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$87,826

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$45,708

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22942 ranks nationally

Gordonsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,826 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,085

Total Housing Units

4,428

Occupied Units

657

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$333,600

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,304

Median Rent

1994

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22942 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 183
2021 +11.3% 204
2022 +13.9% 232
2023 +4.2% 242
2024 +10.5% 268

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 22942, employing approximately 4,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,985,000.

220

Businesses

4,882

Employees

$248.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 15.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 30 13.6%
Construction 24 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.9%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.1%
Wholesale trade 4 1.8%
Finance and insurance 4 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Information 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 22942 vs 22972 →

ZIP 22942 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22942 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22942 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 22942 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
22972 Somerset, VA 439 7.6 mi
22947 Keswick, VA 4,198 8.3 mi
22923 Barboursville, VA 5,035 8.7 mi
22974 Troy, VA 5,385 11.2 mi
22960 Orange, VA 10,722 10.5 mi

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Pop: 32,532
22911 standard
Charlottesville, VA
Pop: 15,971
24590 standard
Scottsville, VA
Pop: 8,074
22932 standard
Crozet, VA
Pop: 7,488
22936 standard
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Pop: 4,853
22904 standard
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Pop: 4,633

Related Areas

Albemarle County Gordonsville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22942 in? ▼
ZIP code 22942 (Gordonsville) 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 22942? ▼
ZIP code 22942 in Gordonsville, VA has a population of 8,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22942? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22942 is $87,826, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22942? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22942 is $333,600, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22942? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22942 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22942? ▼
ZIP code 22942 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 4,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22942? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22942 are: Retail trade (33), Real estate and rental and leasing (32), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22942? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22942 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 22942? ▼
In ZIP code 22942, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 22942? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22942 is 32.5 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 22942? ▼
In ZIP code 22942, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22942? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22942 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.