City

Lovingston, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Virginia

👥1,260Population
💰$50,234Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$259,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 16%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Black16.0%
Asian0.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate277 (29.4%)
Some College181 (19.2%)
Associates134 (14.2%)
Bachelors49 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree295 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College19.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,234 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$259,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units758
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Lovingston, VA

Lovingston is a city in Virginia, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,260 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Lovingston is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,234 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lovingston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,100, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lovingston is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.1%).

Lovingston, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Lovingston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22949 1,260 $50,234 $259,100 3.4% 36.5% 71.5%