Stanardsville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22973
Greene County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,191
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,964
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanardsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22973 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 22973 (Stanardsville, VA) fell -17.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.6 in 2023 to 206.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22973 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, home to 6,191 residents across 264.6 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22973 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,964 (10% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,677. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $284,000 (15% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,144; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Greene County, so 22973 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 22973
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanardsville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22973.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 22973, Stanardsville, 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
6,191
Population
264.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22973?
47.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.8%
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?
$76,964
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,677
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22973 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Stanardsville, 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)
$76,964 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
3,043housing units
3,043
Total Housing Units
2,603
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1986
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
-17.9%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22973 have decreased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 207 |
| 2023 | +21.7% | 252 |
| 2024 | -17.9% | 207 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 22973, employing approximately 582 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,149,000.
87
Businesses
582
Employees
$21.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
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 22973 vs 22723 →
ZIP 22973 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22827
Elkton (22827)
10,388 residents
- 22968
Ruckersville (22968)
9,815 residents
- 22973
Stanardsville (22973)
6,191 residents
- 22923
Barboursville (22923)
5,035 residents
- 22940 1,119
Free Union (22940)
1,119 residents
- 22935 926
Dyke (22935)
926 residents
- 22723 128
Hood (22723)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22973 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22973 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22940
Free Union (22940)
$204,706 median income
- 22923
Barboursville (22923)
$118,125 median income
- 22935
Dyke (22935)
$118,073 median income
- 22968
Ruckersville (22968)
$88,929 median income
- 22973 $76,964
Stanardsville (22973)
$76,964 median income
- 22827 $70,519
Elkton (22827)
$70,519 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22973 ranks #5 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 22973, 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 (6,191 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 22973 in?
ZIP code 22973 (Stanardsville) 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 22973?
ZIP code 22973 in Stanardsville, VA has a population of 6,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22973?
The median household income in ZIP 22973 is $76,964, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22973?
The median home value in ZIP 22973 is $284,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22973?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22973 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22973?
ZIP code 22973 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22973?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22973 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22973?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22973 decreased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 22973?
In ZIP code 22973, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 22973?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22973 is 33.4 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 22973?
In ZIP code 22973, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22973?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22973 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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