Fork Union, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23055
Fluvanna County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 915
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,082
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fork Union pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23055 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23055 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fork Union, Fluvanna County, Virginia, home to just 915 residents across 40.1 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23055 reports a modest median household income of $54,082 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,114. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,600 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 41.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Fluvanna County, so 23055 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 23055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fork Union, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 23055, Fork Union, 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
915
Population
40.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23055?
54.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.7%
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?
$54,082
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$40,114
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23055 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fork Union, 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)
$54,082 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
550housing units
550
Total Housing Units
471
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,600
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 23055, employing approximately 325 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,601,000.
37
Businesses
325
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
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 23055 vs 23022 →
ZIP 23055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22963
Palmyra (22963)
15,401 residents
- 23123 1,860
New Canton (23123)
1,860 residents
- 23084 1,799
Kents Store (23084)
1,799 residents
- 23038 1,775
Columbia (23038)
1,775 residents
- 23027 1,413
Cartersville (23027)
1,413 residents
- 23022 930
Bremo Bluff (23022)
930 residents
- 23055 915
Fork Union (23055)
915 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23055 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22963
Palmyra (22963)
$104,259 median income
- 23027
Cartersville (23027)
$95,407 median income
- 23038
Columbia (23038)
$87,083 median income
- 23055
Fork Union (23055)
$54,082 median income
- 23123
New Canton (23123)
$50,203 median income
- 23084 $40,833
Kents Store (23084)
$40,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23055 ranks #4 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 23055, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 23055 in?
ZIP code 23055 (Fork Union) is located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. Fluvanna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fluvanna-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23055?
ZIP code 23055 in Fork Union, VA has a population of 915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23055?
The median household income in ZIP 23055 is $54,082, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23055?
The median home value in ZIP 23055 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23055 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23055?
ZIP code 23055 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23055 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (4), Finance and insurance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23055?
In ZIP code 23055, 83.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.1% 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 23055?
In ZIP code 23055, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23055 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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