Zip code 22911: Charlottesville, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 22911
22911 is a small-town zip code in Charlottesville, Virginia (Albemarle County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 19,107 people live here, or 372 per square mile. The median resident is 40.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $128,235 a year, 59% above the national median of $80,734. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $454,100, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,920 a month.
62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and education.
How 22911 compares
- Healthcare workers17.2%98thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%67th of 846 in VA
- Government workers24.7%94thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%182nd of 846 in VA
- 91stStrengthU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%78th of 850 in VA
- Median household income$128,23588thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170111th of 796 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$71,11788thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861102nd of 834 in VA
- Tech workers6.4%88thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%146th of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$63,13387thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666108th of 849 in VA
- Median gross rent$1,92081stU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,57997th of 616 in VA
- 81stU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%374th of 852 in VA
- 80thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%170th of 848 in VA
- Veterans7.9%76thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%443rd of 851 in VA
- Median home value$454,10069thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700162nd of 782 in VA
- Broadband access93.8%64thU.S. 91% · VA 91%213th of 836 in VA
- Median age40.763rdU.S. 38.9 · VA 39533rd of 849 in VA
- 53rdU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%148th of 852 in VA
- 53rdU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%342nd of 846 in VA
- Homeownership rate67.6%48thU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%627th of 836 in VA
- Housing vacancy6.2%46thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%583rd of 836 in VA
- Diversity index45.444thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7361st of 852 in VA
- 42ndU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%319th of 774 in VA
- Residents under 1821.1%41stU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%332nd of 852 in VA
- Population19,10730thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170168th of 852 in VA
- Population density372/sq mi29thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi243rd of 852 in VA
- Average commute22.5 min26thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min643rd of 799 in VA
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471487th of 832 in VA
- Uninsured rate3.2%14thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%623rd of 846 in VA
- Poverty rate4.3%8thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%668th of 837 in VA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%582nd of 846 in VA
| Measure | 22911 | Albemarle | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 17.2% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 67th of 846 | |
| Government workers | 24.7% | 22.5% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 182nd of 846 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 62.1% | 61.1% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 78th of 850 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $128,235 | $104,392 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 111th of 796 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $71,117 | $59,145 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 102nd of 834 | |
| Tech workers | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 146th of 846 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $63,133 | $59,653 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 108th of 849 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,920 | $1,692 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 97th of 616 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.6% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 374th of 852 | |
| Work from home | 21% | 21.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 170th of 848 | |
| Veterans | 7.9% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 443rd of 851 | |
| Median home value | $454,100 | $495,400 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 162nd of 782 | |
| Broadband access | 93.8% | 92.9% | 91% | 91% | 213th of 836 | |
| Median age | 40.7 | 39.7 | 39 | 38.9 | 533rd of 849 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 148th of 852 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.5% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 10% | 342nd of 846 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.6% | 65.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 627th of 836 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 583rd of 836 | |
| Diversity index | 45.4 | 44.2 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 361st of 852 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.6% | 49.9% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 319th of 774 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.1% | 19.5% | 21.7% | 22% | 332nd of 852 | |
| Population | 19,107 | 114,919 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 168th of 852 | |
| Population density | 372/sq mi | 160/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 243rd of 852 | |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 22.2 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 643rd of 799 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.402 | 0.476 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 487th of 832 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.2% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 623rd of 846 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.3% | 7.7% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 668th of 837 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 582nd of 846 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White73%
- Black7%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian8%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,996
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.8%
- Married couples
- 54.8%
- Living alone
- 28.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,524
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Vacant
- 6.2%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 6.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 22911 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $87,974 | $74,888 |
| Service | $46,354 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,056 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,908 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $55,058 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 28.3%
- Households with broadband
- 93.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 79.6%
- No internet access
- 3.2%
- Without health insurance
- 3.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- Center point
- 38.0970° N, 78.4102° W
- Land area
- 51 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hollymead (unincorporated)11% of zip
- Pantops (unincorporated)5% of zip
- Piney Mountain (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 22911
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22909 | Charlottesville, VA · PO box | 5.4 mi | — |
| 22905 | Charlottesville, VA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 22906 | Charlottesville, VA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 22907 | Charlottesville, VA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 22910 | Charlottesville, VA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 22947 | Keswick, VA | 5.9 mi | $136,250 |
| 22936 | Earlysville, VA | 6.5 mi | $142,338 |
| 22908 | Charlottesville, VA | 6.6 mi | — |
| 22904 | Charlottesville, VA | 7 mi | $250,000+ |
| 22901 | Charlottesville, VA | 7.8 mi | $92,145 |
| 22923 | Barboursville, VA | 8.2 mi | $118,125 |
| 22968 | Ruckersville, VA | 10 mi | $88,929 |
Zip codes like 22911 elsewhere
Questions about 22911
What city is zip code 22911?
22911 is assigned to Charlottesville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 22911 in?
22911 is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the population of 22911?
About 19,107 people live in 22911, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 22911 in?
22911 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 22911?
The median household income in 22911 is $128,235.
What zip codes are near 22911?
The closest zip codes to 22911 are 22909, 22905, 22906, 22907, 22910.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22911, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.