22920 ZIP Code — Afton, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22920 is located in Afton, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 77.47 square miles and serves a population of 3,548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($97,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22920 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,548
population
77.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22920 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22920

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City Status
Afton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
22943 Greenwood (5.2 mi) 22958 Nellysford (6.6 mi) 22952 Lyndhurst (7.4 mi) 22931 Covesville (7.7 mi) 22938 Faber (8.7 mi) 22980 Waynesboro (10.1 mi) 22959 North Garden (10.5 mi) 22903 Charlottesville (11.9 mi) 22939 Fishersville (12 mi) 24477 Stuarts Draft (12.3 mi) 22949 Lovingston (12.9 mi) 22932 Crozet (13.1 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,548
Population density 46 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 77.47 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 37.9750
Longitude -78.8244
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 434
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.2% 37.7% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 33.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 29.0% 21.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 11.9% 7.3% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,548
Population
46
People per sq mi
54.0
Median age
$97,500
Median household income
$60,158
Per capita income
$341,600
Median home value
$1,205
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
1,791
Housing units
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
83
Under 5
85
40
5–9
40
28
10–14
28
72
15–19
73
99
20–24
102
125
25–34
129
173
35–44
177
292
45–54
300
118
55–59
121
203
60–64
207
387
65–74
396
133
75–84
137
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835810.1%
18 and over3,19089.9%
65 and over1,05329.7%
Median age54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Black or African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or more races 1.5%
Other race 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
White3,31892%
Black or African American1012.8%
Hispanic or Latino571.6%
Two or more races551.5%
Other race431.2%
Asian310.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.2% 37.7% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 33.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 29.0% 21.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 11.9% 7.3% 11.6%
Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 5.5%
$35k–$50k 10.3%
$50k–$75k 14.8%
$75k–$100k 10.3%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k+ 18.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k5.5%
$35k–$50k10.3%
$50k–$75k14.8%
$75k–$100k10.3%
$100k–$150k19.8%
$150k–$200k10.2%
$200k+18.5%
Median income$97,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%
$50k–$100k 4.6%
$100k–$150k 3.9%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k–$300k 23.5%
$300k–$500k 32.5%
$500k–$1M 17.3%
$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$341,600
Median rent / month$1,205
Owner occupied82.9%
Renter occupied17.1%
Vacant21.1%
Single-family detached87.3%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes9.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.3%
2000–200913.4%
1990–199926.9%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197916.0%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19593.6%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier15.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.8%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms15.0%
3 bedrooms41.2%
4 bedrooms26.0%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle29.0%
2 vehicles26.9%
3 or more44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity51.0%
Propane / LP gas24.5%
Fuel oil10.2%
Wood9.7%
Solar0.8%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family98760.4%
Cohabiting couple523.2%
Male householder, no spouse22313.6%
Female householder, no spouse37222.8%
Households with children under 1821713.3%
Households with seniors (65+)78848.2%
Average household size2.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.1%19.3%
Married68.2%61.5%
Separated0.0%2.1%
Widowed4.6%11.6%
Divorced5.1%5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 27.6%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 26.5%
Graduate / professional 20.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher46.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4010.1%
Kindergarten266.6%
Elementary school9022.8%
High school7418.7%
College / grad school16541.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%
Professional & management 18.9%
Retail trade 13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Construction 6.8%
Other services 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.8%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Public administration 1.1%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts52.4%
Service14.5%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation4.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.6%
Government12.2%
Self-employed10.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.4%
Carpool17.5%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.0%
Work from home16.4%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)26.2

Poverty

All people 5.6%
Under 18 years 11.2%
18 and over 5.0%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.8%
Retirement income30.7%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.0%
High blood pressure34.2%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.3%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression19.2%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health11.8%
Poor physical health8.6%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist73.9%
Cholesterol screening93.3%
Teeth loss8.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2457.7%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.1%
65 and over18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.5%
Public insurance36.1%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,38095.3%
Spanish180.5%
Other Indo-European180.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,46697.7%
Born in same state3,43096.7%
Born in different state2,30965.1%
Foreign born361.0%
Naturalized citizen822.3%
Not a US citizen1214.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French58116.4%
Italian3369.5%
Arab1985.6%
AncestryCount%
English240.7%
Dutch70.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.1%
Internet access94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22920

What city is ZIP code 22920 in?

ZIP code 22920 is primarily assigned to Afton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22920 in?

ZIP code 22920 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22920 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 22920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22920 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 22920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 22920 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 22920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22920?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 22920 in?

ZIP code 22920 observes the EST timezone.

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