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Charlottesville City County
Charlottesville, VA
22904
22904 ZIP Code — Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22904 is located in
Charlottesville ,
Virginia ,
within Charlottesville City County .
It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of
6,270 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 434 .
About ZIP code 22904
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 98% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 22904 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
6,270
Population density
24,115 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
540
Geography
Land area
0.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.0370
Longitude
-78.5179
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
434
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
41.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
25.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
23.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
9.8%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 1.1% 18 and over 6,201 98.9% 65 and over 0 0.0% Median age 19.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.1%
Group Count % White 3,972 61.8% Asian 1,226 19.1% Black or African American 583 9.1% Two or more races 485 7.6% Hispanic or Latino 153 2.4% Other race 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
41.1%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
25.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
23.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
9.8%
11.6%
Range % of households $200k+ 100.0% Median income $0
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 0.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 0.0 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 38.5% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 61.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 38.5% 4 bedrooms 61.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 100.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.5% Electricity 38.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 13 100.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Households with children under 18 13 100.0% Households with seniors (65+) 0 0.0% Average household size 3.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 98.3% 97.9% Married 1.7% 1.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 0.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
1.0%
Graduate / professional
62.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 97.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 8 0.1% High school 6 0.1% College / grad school 6,225 99.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.8%
Professional & management
9.5%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.6% Service 30.2% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 2.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.6% Government 31.6% Self-employed 1.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 14.3% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 11.9% Walk 41.1% Work from home 26.0% Other means 2.6% Avg commute (minutes) 13.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 0.0% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 21.8% High blood pressure 11.3% High cholesterol 9.2% Diabetes 2.1% Heart disease 1.1% Stroke 0.7% Asthma 12.7% Arthritis 5.3% Kidney disease 1.1% Pulmonary disease 3.3% Cancer 0.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.6% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 26.4% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 23.2% Poor physical health 7.1% No health insurance 16.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.6% Visited dentist 55.4% Cholesterol screening 67.4% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 0.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.0% Under 18 18.8% 18–64 years 4.8% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 94.3% Public insurance 3.8% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,270 100.0% Spanish 237 3.8% Other Indo-European 3 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 129 2.1% Other languages 103 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,624 89.7% Born in same state 5,457 87.0% Born in different state 2,976 47.5% Foreign born 167 2.7% Naturalized citizen 646 10.3% Not a US citizen 183 28.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 698 11.1% French 576 9.2% Arab 121 1.9% Polish 98 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 48 0.8% English 40 0.6% Dutch 27 0.4% German 22 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 0.2% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22904
What city is ZIP code 22904 in?
ZIP code 22904 is primarily assigned to Charlottesville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22904 in?
ZIP code 22904 falls within Albemarle County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 22904?
98% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 22904?
ZIP code 22904 has an estimated population of 6,270 residents, with a density of 24,023 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 22904 in?
ZIP code 22904 observes the EST timezone.
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