Charlottesville City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 1 cities
8
ZIP codes
45,672
population (2021)
+5.1%
pop change since 2010
51540
FIPS code
Charlottesville City County ZIP code map
About Charlottesville City County
Charlottesville City County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 45,672 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.1% from 43,475 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Charlottesville City County is 51540.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 45,672 |
| 2010 population | 43,475 |
| Change | +5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51540 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Charlottesville City County
ZIP codes for Charlottesville City County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22902 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22903 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22904 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22905 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22906 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22907 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22908 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
| 22910 | Charlottesville | Charlottesville City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
65,296
Population
32.4
Median age
$72,853
Median household income
$48,145
Per capita income
$430,400
Median home value
$1,454
Median monthly rent
46.1%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
14,735
Housing units
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,531
Under 5
1,574
1,505
5–9
1,546
1,408
10–14
1,447
2,060
15–19
2,117
4,864
20–24
4,999
5,993
25–34
6,159
4,138
35–44
4,252
3,008
45–54
3,092
1,739
55–59
1,788
1,811
60–64
1,862
2,511
65–74
2,581
1,154
75–84
1,186
479
85+
492
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,412 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 54,884 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 8,403 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 32.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.5%
Black or African American
13.5%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,618 | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 9,164 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 4,885 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,646 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,732 | 4% |
| Other race | 893 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $72,853 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
39.6%
$500k–$1M
27.0%
$1M+
8.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,454 |
| Owner occupied | 46.1% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 46.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 61.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,210 | 34.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,948 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,194 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,703 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,140 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,317 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.5% | 43.0% |
| Married | 39.4% | 36.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
15.7%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
31.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 873 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 586 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,727 | 28.3% |
| High school | 1,894 | 12.9% |
| College / grad school | 13,868 | 50.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.0%
Professional & management
17.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Retail trade
7.5%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Construction
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.1% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 5.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.6% |
| Government | 25.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.6% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 9.1% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
19.2%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 24.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,082 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.4% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,191 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,778 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,284 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 353 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 754 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,105 | 87.9% |
| Born in same state | 56,115 | 86.5% |
| Born in different state | 29,732 | 47.0% |
| Foreign born | 990 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,191 | 12.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,818 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,934 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 6,040 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 2,815 | 4.3% |
| English | 970 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 594 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 284 | 0.4% |
| German | 282 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 212 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 139 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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