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 Moderate-density area
- $136,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $789,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22947 (Keswick, VA) rose +14.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.5 in 2023 to 237.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22947 covers 113.2 square miles in Keswick, Albemarle County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,198 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22947 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,250 (59% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,379. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $789,200 (136% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,399.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albemarle County, so 22947 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 22947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keswick, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22947.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 22947, Keswick, 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
4,198
Population
113.2
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22947?
51.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
6.0%
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?
$136,250
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$80,379
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22947 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Keswick, 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)
$136,250 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
2,365housing units
2,365
Total Housing Units
2,162
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$789,200
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$1,399
Median Rent
1998
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22947 vs 22911 →
ZIP 22947 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22902
Charlottesville (22902)
21,223 residents
- 22911
Charlottesville (22911)
15,971 residents
- 22942 8,113
Gordonsville (22942)
8,113 residents
- 22974 5,385
Troy (22974)
5,385 residents
- 22923 5,035
Barboursville (22923)
5,035 residents
- 22947 4,198
Keswick (22947)
4,198 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22947 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22947 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
- 22974
Troy (22974)
$112,344 median income
- 22902
Charlottesville (22902)
$93,463 median income
- 22942
Gordonsville (22942)
$87,826 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22947, 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 (4,198 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 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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