City

Shipman, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Virginia

👥2,349Population
💰$76,151Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$272,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 13.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic12.5%
Black13.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate426 (30.3%)
Some College291 (20.7%)
Associates294 (20.9%)
Bachelors173 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree221 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College20.7%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,151 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units1,157
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Shipman, VA

Shipman is a city in Virginia, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,349 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Shipman is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,151 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shipman is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shipman is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shipman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22971 2,349 $76,151 $272,700 $1,032 4.7% 28.0% 70.3%