Zip code 22973: Stanardsville, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 22973?

22973 is assigned to Stanardsville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 22973 in?

22973 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 22973?

About 6,292 people live in 22973, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 22973?

The median household income in 22973 is $76,964.

Q: What zip codes are near 22973?

The closest zip codes to 22973 are 22965, 22723, 22748, 22935, 22968.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyEastern Time

Population

6,292

Median household income

$77K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$284K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,144/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

103 sq mi

61 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 22973

22973 is a small-town zip code in Stanardsville, Virginia (Greene County), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 6,292 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 47.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $76,964 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $284,000, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,144 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and sales.

How 22973 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older26.2%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%230th of 852 in VA
Median age47.7
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39288th of 849 in VA
Government workers22.8%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%256th of 846 in VA
Average commute33.4 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min221st of 799 in VA
Veterans9.7%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%312th of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%351st of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate80.3%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%377th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%170th of 837 in VA
Work from home14.7%
60th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%297th of 848 in VA
Median earnings per worker$50,507
57th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861327th of 834 in VA
Median household income$76,964
46th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170373rd of 796 in VA
Per capita income$38,677
46th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666425th of 849 in VA
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%262nd of 846 in VA
Median home value$284,000
41st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700377th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher27.4%
40th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%404th of 850 in VA
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%427th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471390th of 832 in VA
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%422nd of 846 in VA
Median gross rent$1,144
32nd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579309th of 616 in VA
Diversity index32.1
26th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7512th of 852 in VA
Residents under 1818%
19th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%513th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%516th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%444th of 852 in VA
Population6,292
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170313th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%638th of 846 in VA
Population density61/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi510th of 852 in VA
Broadband access82.8%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%552nd of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters23.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%623rd of 774 in VA

Measure	22973	Greene	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Residents 65 and older	26.2%	19.5%	16.7%	17.2%	94th	230th of 852
Median age	47.7	40.3	39	38.9	92nd	288th of 849
Government workers	22.8%	20.8%	20.5%	14.5%	91st	256th of 846
Average commuteWeakness	33.4 min	32.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	88th	221st of 799
Veterans	9.7%	8.9%	9.4%	6.2%	88th	312th of 851
Housing vacancy	14.5%	9.3%	8.7%	10.1%	85th	351st of 836
Homeownership rate	80.3%	83.4%	67.3%	65.2%	79th	377th of 836
Poverty rate	16.7%	13.7%	9.9%	12.5%	75th	170th of 837
Work from home	14.7%	17.5%	18.3%	15.1%	60th	297th of 848
Median earnings per worker	$50,507	$48,891	$54,861	$49,666	57th	327th of 834
Median household income	$76,964	$89,808	$93,170	$80,734	46th	373rd of 796
Per capita income	$38,677	$43,879	$50,666	$44,673	46th	425th of 849
Unemployment rate	4.6%	1.8%	4.3%	5.2%	45th	262nd of 846
Median home value	$284,000	$343,300	$383,700	$332,700	41st	377th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.4%	31.5%	42.2%	35.7%	40th	404th of 850
Uninsured rate	5.5%	6.8%	6.9%	8.4%	38th	427th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.428	0.471	0.483	36th	390th of 832
Tech workers	2.1%	4.9%	6.5%	3.8%	35th	422nd of 846
Median gross rent	$1,144	$1,309	$1,579	$1,413	32nd	309th of 616
Diversity index	32.1	36.7	60.7	61.4	26th	512th of 852
Residents under 18	18%	22.9%	21.7%	22%	19th	513th of 852
Healthcare workers	7.3%	10.5%	8.5%	9.7%	19th	516th of 846
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	7.1%	13.1%	14.1%	17th	444th of 852
Population	6,292	21,155	8,705,170	334,922,499	10th	313th of 852
Self-employed workers	6%	9.9%	8.6%	10%	10th	638th of 846
Population density	61/sq mi	136/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	510th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	82.8%	91.7%	91%	91%	8th	552nd of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.5%	32.9%	48.5%	51.1%	2nd	623rd of 774

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

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

14%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

47.7

Under 18

18%

65 and over

26.2%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black6%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

32.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 2,603
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.8%
Married couples: 50.3%
Living alone: 27.1%
Veterans (of adults): 9.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

22973

$76,964

Greene Co.

$89,808

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,677

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

22973

$284,000

Greene Co.

$343,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

22973

$1,144

Greene Co.

$1,309

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,043
Owner-occupied: 80.3%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.2%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

20%

30–44

31%

45–59

15%

60+

13%

Average commute

33.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Management

11%

Sales

Food service

Office and admin

Production

Healthcare

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Retail

15%

Education

14%

Other services

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Wholesale

0.2%

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$50,507

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	22973	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,739	$74,888
Service	$24,226	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,226	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,601	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,345	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

29%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
Households with broadband: 82.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55%
No internet access: 14.4%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Stanardsville
State: Virginia
County: Greene County
Center point: 38.3355° N, 78.4679° W
Land area: 103 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

22973 spans 2 counties

Greene County90% of land
Madison County10% of land

Zip codes near 22973

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
22965	Quinque, VA · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
22723	Hood, VA	4.7 mi	52	—	$562,500
22748	Wolftown, VA · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
22935	Dyke, VA	7.6 mi	575	$118,073	$475,900
22968	Ruckersville, VA	7.6 mi	11,235	$88,929	$357,300
22827	Elkton, VA	8.9 mi	10,529	$70,519	$252,500
22738	Rochelle, VA	10 mi	928	$85,139	$288,600
22727	Madison, VA	11 mi	5,742	$84,857	$379,900
22940	Free Union, VA	11 mi	1,066	$204,706	$1,359,400
22731	Pratts, VA	11 mi	70	$80,208	—
22936	Earlysville, VA	12 mi	6,983	$142,338	$589,400
22923	Barboursville, VA	13 mi	6,435	$118,125	$392,100

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Questions about 22973

What city is zip code 22973?

22973 is assigned to Stanardsville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 22973 in?

22973 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 22973?

About 6,292 people live in 22973, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 22973 in?

22973 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 22973?

The median household income in 22973 is $76,964.

What zip codes are near 22973?

The closest zip codes to 22973 are 22965, 22723, 22748, 22935, 22968.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22973, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.