Nelson County, VA ZIP Codes
15 ZIP codes cover all or part of Nelson County, Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 14,732 residents in the county, with a median household income of $72,589 and a median home value of $321,700. Median household income ranges from $50,385 in 24553 to $98,284 in 22958. Its largest communities include Nellysford, Arrington, Wintergreen, Shipman and Lovingston.
Nelson County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,732 |
| Households | 6,364 |
| Median household income | $72,589 |
| Median home value | $321,700 |
| Median age | 51.3 |
| Median rent | $946 |
All 15 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 19,989 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,559 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,385 (24553) to $98,284 (22958) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $79,006 |
| Homeowners | 80.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 9,210 homes (15 of 15 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Nelson County: 22958 ($98,284)
- Most residents: 22920 (3,608 people)
- Highest homeownership: 22922 (87.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 22969 (35.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 22967 (22.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 22971 (36.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 22958 ($487,500)
Every ZIP code in Nelson County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22920 | Afton | 3,608 | 1,667 | $88,028 | $410,000 | 81.8% | 16.5% | 9.1% | 4 | 1,997 | 58% of its land |
| 22967 | Roseland | 2,413 | 816 | $87,337 | $255,200 | 81.0% | 30.5% | 22.4% | 4 | 1,179 | 80% of its land |
| 22971 | Shipman | 2,359 | 866 | $79,135 | $319,000 | 77.7% | 28.2% | 7.4% | 2 | 774 | 100% of its land |
| 22958 | Nellysford | 2,306 | 1,237 | $98,284 | $487,500 | 82.1% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 2 | 1,055 | 97% of its land |
| 22922 | Arrington | 2,226 | 867 | $60,125 | $226,000 | 87.5% | 23.3% | 6.0% | 2 | 856 | 95% of its land |
| 24553 | Gladstone | 1,610 | 776 | $50,385 | $140,500 | 78.5% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 2 | 869 | 21% of its land |
| 22969 | Schuyler | 1,429 | 521 | $94,659 | $314,200 | 78.1% | 35.9% | 10.5% | 1 | 590 | 53% of its land |
| 22949 | Lovingston | 1,426 | 584 | $52,679 | $272,700 | 72.1% | 13.4% | 11.1% | 1 | 604 | 100% of its land |
| 22938 | Faber | 884 | 348 | $108,571 | $365,600 | 85.6% | 36.2% | 1.9% | 2 | 674 | 91% of its land |
| 24562 | Howardsville | 820 | 356 | $58,884 | $316,000 | 80.3% | 20.8% | 13.0% | 1 | 253 | 26% of its land |
| 24599 | Wingina | 470 | 265 | $62,648 | — | 90.2% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 1 | 330 | 47% of its land |
| 24464 | Montebello | 190 | 101 | $33,879 | — | 32.7% | 5.0% | 17.9% | 1 | 43 | 100% of its land |
| 22976 | Tyro | 149 | 84 | $42,622 | — | 81.0% | 19.0% | 10.1% | 1 | 117 | 100% of its land |
| 22964 | Piney River | 99 | 71 | — | — | 52.1% | 0.0% | 25.3% | 1 | 84 | 100% of its land |
| 24581 | Nelson County | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Nelson County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Nellysford — 1,584 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Arrington — 915 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wintergreen — 589 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Shipman — 472 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lovingston — 455 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Afton — 266 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Schuyler — 197 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Nelson County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Nelson County, VA?
- 22920, 22967, 22971, 22958, 22922, 24553, 22969, 22949, 22938, 24562, 24599, 24464, 22976, 22964 and 24581. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Nelson County?
- 14,732 residents in 6,364 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Nelson County?
- $72,589 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,385 (24553) to $98,284 (22958).
- Which Nelson County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 22958, at $98,284, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Nelson County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Nelson County?
- For the 15 of 15 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 9,210 residential and 236 business mailboxes.
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