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Nellysford, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22958

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

1,637
22/sq mi
$98,284
Median income
$487,500
Median home value
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nellysford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22958 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22958 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.1 square miles in Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,637 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 22958 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22958 sits at $98,284 (15% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $70,440. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $487,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,677 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22958 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nelson County, so you can benchmark 22958 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 22958

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22958.

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 22958, Nellysford, 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

1,637

Population

75.1

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22958?

64.2

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$98,284

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$70,440

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22958 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,284 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,877

Total Housing Units

1,237

Occupied Units

1,640

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$487,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,677

Median Rent

1988

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22958 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +16.0% 169
2020 -3.6% 163
2021 +11.4% 182
2022 +2.2% 186
2024 — 218

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 22958, employing approximately 959 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,908,000.

52

Businesses

959

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 7.7%
Construction 3 5.8%

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 22958 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 22958 ranks #5 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 22958 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 22958 ranks #2 of 8 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
22952 Lyndhurst, VA 2,029 5.5 mi
22949 Lovingston, VA 1,300 8.1 mi
22938 Faber, VA 1,444 6.4 mi
22920 Afton, VA 4,186 7.1 mi
22967 Roseland, VA 1,956 9.7 mi
24477 Stuarts Draft, VA 10,573 10.5 mi
22943 Greenwood, VA 444 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nelson County

22920 standard
Afton, VA
Pop: 4,186
22922 standard
Arrington, VA
Pop: 1,993
22967 standard
Roseland, VA
Pop: 1,956
24553 standard
Gladstone, VA
Pop: 1,902
22971 standard
Shipman, VA
Pop: 1,735
22938 standard
Faber, VA
Pop: 1,444

Related Areas

Nelson County Nellysford, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22958 in? ▼
ZIP code 22958 (Nellysford) 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 22958? ▼
ZIP code 22958 in Nellysford, VA has a population of 1,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22958? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22958 is $98,284, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22958? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22958 is $487,500, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22958? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22958 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22958? ▼
ZIP code 22958 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22958? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22958 are: Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22958? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22958 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 22958? ▼
In ZIP code 22958, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% 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 22958? ▼
In ZIP code 22958, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22958? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22958 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Nellysford, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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