City

Charlottesville, VA

11 ZIP codes  ·  Albemarle County  ·  Virginia

👥126,023Population
💰$94,549Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$462,132Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓67.9%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 12.1%Asian: 7.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic8.1%
Black12.1%
Asian7.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
17%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads67.9% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma819 (1.1%)
HS Graduate11,166 (15.2%)
Some College5,203 (7.1%)
Associates6,992 (9.5%)
Bachelors4,905 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree44,412 (60.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 60.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad15.2%
Some College7.1%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate60.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.6%Renter: 49.5%Tenure
Owner50.6%
Renter49.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,549 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$462,132 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,579/mo
Total Housing Units55,699
Vacant Units3,958

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville is a city in Virginia, located in Albemarle County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 126,023 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.15 years.

Economically, Charlottesville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,548 is above the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Charlottesville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $462,132, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,579 per month.

The population of Charlottesville is highly educated. 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.09%).

Charlottesville, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 11 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Charlottesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22901 36,922 $91,154 $473,500 $1,612 3.1% 68.3% 57.0%
22902 24,396 $91,162 $392,800 $1,572 3.6% 62.0% 52.7%
22903 39,925 $64,352 $510,500 $1,479 5.3% 70.1% 41.1%
22904 5,795 $250,001 — $1,104 10.6% 80.4% 0.0%
22911 18,985 $121,556 $427,400 $1,882 2.3% 66.4% 70.6%

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