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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
$54,082
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,114. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $169,600 (49% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Fluvanna County, letting you compare 23055 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 23055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fork Union, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23055.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23055?

54.6

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$54,082

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$40,114

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23055 ranks nationally

Fork Union, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,082 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%

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

What does housing look like?

550

Total Housing Units

471

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.0%
Renter 59.0%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23055 ranks #7 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 23055 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 23055 ranks #4 of 6 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
23022 Bremo Bluff, VA 930 3.7 mi
23038 Columbia, VA 1,775 4.2 mi
22963 Palmyra, VA 15,401 6.3 mi
23123 New Canton, VA 1,860 9.3 mi
23027 Cartersville, VA 1,413 10.1 mi
23084 Kents Store, VA 1,799 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fluvanna County

22963 standard
Palmyra, VA
Pop: 15,401
22974 standard
Troy, VA
Pop: 5,385
23084 standard
Kents Store, VA
Pop: 1,799
23022 standard
Bremo Bluff, VA
Pop: 930

Related Areas

Fluvanna County Fork Union, VA Virginia

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.

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