| ZIP Code | 22959 |
|---|---|
| City | North Garden |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Albemarle County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 612 ft |
| Latitude | 37.937273 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.656561 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.9% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 213 (17.4%) |
| Some College | 199 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 123 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 596 (48.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,066 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $554,900 ▲ 99% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 714 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 714 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 22959 is located in North Garden, Virginia, within Albemarle County. With a population of 1,802, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.3 years. Economically, 22959 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,066 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22959 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $554,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 22959 is primarily White (84.24%). Residents are well-educated — 52.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22959 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 22959 in North Garden, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,802 residents, a median household income of $110,066, and a median home value of $554,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.