| ZIP Code | 22903 |
|---|---|
| City | Charlottesville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Charlottesville (city) County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 749 ft |
| Latitude | 38.006972 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.59506 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51540 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 22.8% ▲ 128% above avg |
| College Grads | 70.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 298 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,898 (14.3%) |
| Some College | 1,381 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 1,473 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,272 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,931 (63.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,352 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $510,500 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,479/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,642 |
| Vacant Units | 1,633 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,642 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,633 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 22903 is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, within Charlottesville (city) County. With a population of 39,925, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.3 years. Economically, 22903 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,352 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22903 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $510,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,479 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.1%) and renters (59.0%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 22903 is majority White (64.79%). Residents are highly educated — 70.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.8%.
The unemployment rate in 22903 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 22903 in Charlottesville, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 39,925 residents, a median household income of $64,352, and a median home value of $510,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.