22938 ZIP Code — Faber, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22938 is located in Faber, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 36.28 square miles and serves a population of 675 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22938

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 $369,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,222) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 50% 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 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22938 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

675

population

36.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Faber	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22949 Lovingston (5.3 mi) 22958 Nellysford (5.7 mi) 22931 Covesville (6.5 mi) 22971 Shipman (6.8 mi) 22969 Schuyler (7.4 mi) 22920 Afton (8.7 mi) 22937 Esmont (10.6 mi) 22959 North Garden (10.9 mi) 22952 Lyndhurst (11.4 mi) 24562 Howardsville (12.2 mi) 22946 Keene (12.8 mi) 22967 Roseland (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	675
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	36.28 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.8500
Longitude	-78.8059
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	41.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

675

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$57,222

Median household income

$58,632

Per capita income

$369,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

40.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	12.3%
18 and over	592	87.7%
65 and over	236	35.0%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 5.4%

Other race 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	569	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	63	8.5%
Black or African American	43	5.8%
Two or more races	40	5.4%
Other race	23	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	7.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 20.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 21.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	20.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	21.4%
Median income	$57,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 24.7%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$369,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	15.2%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	55	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	79	24.5%
Households with children under 18	56	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	51.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.2%	16.1%
Married	68.5%	56.5%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	9.0%
Divorced	13.7%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	40.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	40.9%
High school	47	42.7%
College / grad school	18	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%

Professional & management 10.7%

Other services 10.5%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Information 6.2%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Retail trade 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.9%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.9%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	665	98.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	662	98.1%
Born in same state	662	98.1%
Born in different state	328	48.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	164	24.3%
Arab	129	19.1%
Italian	70	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	2.8%
German	13	1.9%
Polish	12	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22938

What city is ZIP code 22938 in?

ZIP code 22938 is primarily assigned to Faber, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22938 in?

ZIP code 22938 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22938 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 22938 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 22938 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 22938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22938 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 22938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22938 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 22938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 22938 in?

ZIP code 22938 observes the EST timezone.