PlainZIP

Schuyler, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22969

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

1,437
13/sq mi
$94,659
Median income
$314,200
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22969 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22969 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schuyler, Nelson County, Virginia, home to just 1,437 residents across 113.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22969 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,659 (11% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,342. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 13.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $314,200 (6% below the state average), median rent at $1,053 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nelson County, so you can benchmark 22969 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 22969

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schuyler, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22969.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22969, Schuyler, 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

1,437

Population

113.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22969?

40.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$94,659

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$41,342

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 22969 ranks nationally

Schuyler, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,659 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

616

Total Housing Units

521

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$314,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 22969, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,680,000.

24

Businesses

76

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 45.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 22969 vs 22937 →

ZIP 22969 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 22969 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 22969 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 22969 ranks #5 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
22937 Esmont, VA 1,486 4.3 mi
22931 Covesville, VA 382 7.0 mi
22971 Shipman, VA 1,735 6.8 mi
22938 Faber, VA 1,444 7.0 mi
24562 Howardsville, VA 426 8.2 mi
22946 Keene, VA 244 7.9 mi
22959 North Garden, VA 1,578 10.2 mi
24581 Norwood, VA 23 11.4 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
22958 standard
Nellysford, VA
Pop: 1,637

Related Areas

Nelson County Schuyler, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22969 in? ▼
ZIP code 22969 (Schuyler) 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 22969? ▼
ZIP code 22969 in Schuyler, VA has a population of 1,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22969? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22969 is $94,659, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22969? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22969 is $314,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22969? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22969 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22969? ▼
ZIP code 22969 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22969? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22969 are: Construction (11), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22969? ▼
In ZIP code 22969, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 22969? ▼
In ZIP code 22969, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22969? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22969 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.