Keswick, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22947

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

4,198
37/sq mi
$136,250
Median income
$789,200
Median home value
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keswick pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22947 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.2 square miles in Keswick, Albemarle County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,198 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22947 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22947 sits at $136,250 (59% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $80,379. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $789,200 (136% above the state average) with median rent at $1,399 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22947 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albemarle County, so you can benchmark 22947 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22947.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22947, Keswick, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,198

Population

113.2

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22947?

51.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$136,250

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$80,379

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22947 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,250 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,365

Total Housing Units

2,162

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$789,200

Median Home Value

+136% vs state

$1,399

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22947 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 161
2021 +6.0% 171
2022 +15.5% 198
2023 +5.5% 208
2024 +14.0% 238

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 22947, employing approximately 1,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,189,000.

89

Businesses

1,082

Employees

$48.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 20.2%
Construction 14 15.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.1%
Retail trade 6 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.6%
Manufacturing 4 4.5%
Finance and insurance 4 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22947 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 22947 ranks #6 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 22947 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 22947 ranks the highest of 6 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
22911 Charlottesville, VA 15,971 5.4 mi
22974 Troy, VA 5,385 6.4 mi
22923 Barboursville, VA 5,035 9.8 mi
22942 Gordonsville, VA 8,113 8.3 mi
22902 Charlottesville, VA 21,223 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22947 in?
ZIP code 22947 (Keswick) 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 22947?
ZIP code 22947 in Keswick, VA has a population of 4,198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22947?
The median household income in ZIP 22947 is $136,250, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22947?
The median home value in ZIP 22947 is $789,200, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22947 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22947?
ZIP code 22947 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22947 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22947?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22947 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 22947?
In ZIP code 22947, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% 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 22947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22947 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22947?
In ZIP code 22947, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22947 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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