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Ruckersville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22968

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

9,815
98/sq mi
$88,929
Median income
$357,300
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
98
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22968 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.8 square miles in Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia. The area is home to 9,815 residents, producing a population density of 98 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 22968 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22968 sits at $88,929 (4% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,455. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $357,300 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,252 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 22968 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 22968

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22968.

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 22968, Ruckersville, 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

9,815

Population

99.8

Area (sq mi)

98

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22968?

40.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$88,929

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$45,455

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22968 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,929 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,275

Total Housing Units

4,126

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$357,300

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,252

Median Rent

1996

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22968 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 180
2021 +8.3% 194
2022 +19.6% 233
2023 +8.2% 252
2024 +2.7% 259

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 260 business establishments in ZIP 22968, employing approximately 2,294 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,932,000.

260

Businesses

2,294

Employees

$87.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 17.3%
Construction 42 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 34 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 3.1%
Finance and insurance 8 3.1%
Manufacturing 7 2.7%
Information 3 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 1.1%

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 22968 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 22968 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 22968 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 22968 ranks #4 of 7 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
22723 Hood, VA 128 6.9 mi
22923 Barboursville, VA 5,035 5.4 mi
22911 Charlottesville, VA 15,971 10.3 mi
22738 Rochelle, VA 1,149 7.3 mi
22973 Stanardsville, VA 6,191 7.7 mi
22936 Earlysville, VA 4,853 7.5 mi
22731 Pratts, VA 139 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

22973 standard
Stanardsville, VA
Pop: 6,191
22923 standard
Barboursville, VA
Pop: 5,035
22935 standard
Dyke, VA
Pop: 926

Related Areas

Greene County Ruckersville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22968 in? ▼
ZIP code 22968 (Ruckersville) is located in Greene County, Virginia. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22968? ▼
ZIP code 22968 in Ruckersville, VA has a population of 9,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22968? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22968 is $88,929, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22968? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22968 is $357,300, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22968? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22968 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22968? ▼
ZIP code 22968 has 260 business establishments employing approximately 2,294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22968? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22968 are: Retail trade (45), Construction (42), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22968? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22968 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 22968? ▼
In ZIP code 22968, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 22968? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22968 is 30.8 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 22968? ▼
In ZIP code 22968, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22968? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22968 is 14.6% 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 Ruckersville, 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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