Zip code 23055: Fork Union, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23055?

23055 is assigned to Fork Union, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23055 in?

23055 is in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23055?

About 1,004 people live in 23055, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23055?

The median household income in 23055 is $54,082.

Q: What zip codes are near 23055?

The closest zip codes to 23055 are 23022, 23038, 22963, 23123, 23027.

Residential delivery areaFluvanna CountyEastern Time

Population

1,004

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$170K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

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

About 23055

23055 is a small-town zip code in Fork Union, Virginia (Fluvanna County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 1,004 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 54.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,082 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $169,600, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 41% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care.

How 23055 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans23.4%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%17th of 851 in VA
Healthcare workers32.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%14th of 846 in VA
Median age54.6
98th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39138th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher58.1%
87th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%99th of 850 in VA
Housing vacancy14.4%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%354th of 836 in VA
Average commute31.3 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min282nd of 799 in VA
Tech workers4%
68th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%267th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%514th of 852 in VA
Broadband access92.4%
52nd
U.S. 91% · VA 91%266th of 836 in VA
Per capita income$40,114
50th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666397th of 849 in VA
Median earnings per worker$42,624
32nd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861544th of 834 in VA
Median home value$169,600
14th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700606th of 782 in VA
Diversity index20.9
14th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7614th of 852 in VA
Median household income$54,082
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170624th of 796 in VA
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%604th of 848 in VA
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi473rd of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate41%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%793rd of 836 in VA
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%541st of 852 in VA
Poverty rate3.5%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%714th of 837 in VA
Residents under 1812.3%
4th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%681st of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers4.6%
3rd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%698th of 846 in VA
Government workers6.1%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%783rd of 846 in VA
Population1,004
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170648th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%745th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%764th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%734th of 774 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.301
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471782nd of 832 in VA

Measure	23055	Fluvanna	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Veterans	23.4%	10.2%	9.4%	6.2%	99th	17th of 851
Healthcare workers	32.3%	12.3%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	14th of 846
Median age	54.6	43.5	39	38.9	98th	138th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	58.1%	37.3%	42.2%	35.7%	87th	99th of 850
Housing vacancy	14.4%	10.1%	8.7%	10.1%	85th	354th of 836
Average commuteWeakness	31.3 min	32 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	80th	282nd of 799
Tech workers	4%	3.4%	6.5%	3.8%	68th	267th of 846
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	21.7%	16.7%	17.2%	63rd	514th of 852
Broadband access	92.4%	93.8%	91%	91%	52nd	266th of 836
Per capita income	$40,114	$44,367	$50,666	$44,673	50th	397th of 849
Median earnings per worker	$42,624	$47,815	$54,861	$49,666	32nd	544th of 834
Median home value	$169,600	$314,100	$383,700	$332,700	14th	606th of 782
Diversity index	20.9	41.8	60.7	61.4	14th	614th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,082	$96,768	$93,170	$80,734	13th	624th of 796
Work from home	6.4%	16.5%	18.3%	15.1%	13th	604th of 848
Population density	72/sq mi	98/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	473rd of 852
Homeownership rateWeakness	41%	88.7%	67.3%	65.2%	10th	793rd of 836
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	2.7%	13.1%	14.1%	10th	541st of 852
Poverty rateStrength	3.5%	7.7%	9.9%	12.5%	4th	714th of 837
Residents under 18	12.3%	19.4%	21.7%	22%	4th	681st of 852
Self-employed workers	4.6%	11.1%	8.6%	10%	3rd	698th of 846
Government workers	6.1%	20.5%	20.5%	14.5%	2nd	783rd of 846
Population	1,004	28,092	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	648th of 852
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.2%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	745th of 846
Uninsured rateStrength	0.7%	6.7%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	764th of 846
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	39.7%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	734th of 774
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.301	0.408	0.471	0.483	1st	782nd of 832

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

12%

5–17

15%

18–24

25–34

35–44

22%

45–54

23%

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

54.6

Under 18

12.3%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black9%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

20.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 471
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 78.8%
Married couples: 31.2%
Living alone: 21.2%
Veterans (of adults): 23.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

66%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

23055

$54,082

Fluvanna Co.

$96,768

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,114

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.301

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23055

$169,600

Fluvanna Co.

$314,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23055

—

Fluvanna Co.

$1,204

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

35%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 550
Owner-occupied: 41%
Vacant: 14.4%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

20–29

30–44

11%

45–59

34%

60+

14%

Average commute

31.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

78.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

32%

Transportation and moving

31%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Education

Computer and math

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Production

Industries

Education

41%

Retail

27%

Admin, support and management

15%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$42,624

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23055	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,622	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,170	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

45%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 58.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.3%
Households with broadband: 92.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.9%
No internet access: 3.2%
Without health insurance: 0.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fork Union
State: Virginia
County: Fluvanna County
Center point: 37.7682° N, 78.2170° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 23055

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23022	Bremo Bluff, VA	3.4 mi	1,006	—	$225,200
23038	Columbia, VA	3.9 mi	1,471	$87,083	$434,400
22963	Palmyra, VA	6.9 mi	16,896	$104,259	$327,900
23123	New Canton, VA	9.3 mi	1,995	$50,203	$160,800
23027	Cartersville, VA	9.7 mi	1,612	$95,407	$243,200
23084	Kents Store, VA	9.8 mi	1,652	$40,833	$285,400
23004	Arvonia, VA	11 mi	819	$66,131	$162,600
23067	Hadensville, VA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
23063	Goochland, VA	14 mi	6,164	$81,553	$363,200
22974	Troy, VA	14 mi	5,309	$112,344	$368,900
24590	Scottsville, VA	14 mi	8,229	$105,911	$293,200
23153	Sandy Hook, VA	14 mi	1,586	$122,096	$462,500

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Questions about 23055

What city is zip code 23055?

23055 is assigned to Fork Union, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23055 in?

23055 is in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

What is the population of 23055?

About 1,004 people live in 23055, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23055 in?

23055 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23055?

The median household income in 23055 is $54,082.

What zip codes are near 23055?

The closest zip codes to 23055 are 23022, 23038, 22963, 23123, 23027.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23055, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.