Lovingston, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22949
Nelson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,300
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $272,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lovingston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22949 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia, home to just 1,300 residents across 95.6 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22949 reports a modest median household income of $52,679 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,369. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $272,700 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 72.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 22949 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 22949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lovingston, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22949.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 22949, Lovingston, 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
1,300
Population
95.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22949?
56.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$52,679
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$44,369
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 22949 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Lovingston, 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)
$52,679 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
766housing units
766
Total Housing Units
584
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 22949, employing approximately 500 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,059,000.
73
Businesses
500
Employees
$18.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 19.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.8% |
| Information | 4 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.1% |
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 22949 vs 22971 →
ZIP 22949 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22922
Arrington (22922)
1,993 residents
- 22967
Roseland (22967)
1,956 residents
- 22971
Shipman (22971)
1,735 residents
- 22958
Nellysford (22958)
1,637 residents
- 22938
Faber (22938)
1,444 residents
- 22949
Lovingston (22949)
1,300 residents
- 22964 261
Piney River (22964)
261 residents
- 24581 23
Norwood (24581)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22949 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22938
Faber (22938)
$108,571 median income
- 22958
Nellysford (22958)
$98,284 median income
- 22967
Roseland (22967)
$87,337 median income
- 22971
Shipman (22971)
$79,135 median income
- 22922
Arrington (22922)
$60,125 median income
- 22949
Lovingston (22949)
$52,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22949 ranks #6 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 22949, 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 (1,300 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 22949 in?
ZIP code 22949 (Lovingston) is located in Nelson County, Virginia. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22949?
ZIP code 22949 in Lovingston, VA has a population of 1,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22949?
The median household income in ZIP 22949 is $52,679, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22949?
The median home value in ZIP 22949 is $272,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22949?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22949 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22949?
ZIP code 22949 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22949?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22949 are: Retail trade (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22949?
In ZIP code 22949, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 22949?
In ZIP code 22949, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22949?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22949 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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