22964 ZIP Code — Piney River, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22964 is located in Piney River, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 3.60 square miles and serves a population of 387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22964

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $434,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $115,281. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22964 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

387

population

3.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22964 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22964

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22964. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piney River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22922 Arrington (4 mi) 22967 Roseland (7.8 mi) 22949 Lovingston (8.2 mi) 24521 Amherst (8.7 mi) 22976 Tyro (8.8 mi) 22971 Shipman (10.3 mi) 24581 Norwood (11.5 mi) 24464 Montebello (11.5 mi) 22958 Nellysford (13.4 mi) 22938 Faber (13.5 mi) 24553 Gladstone (14.5 mi) 24483 Vesuvius (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	387
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	3.60 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.7170
Longitude	-78.9860
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	33.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

387

Population

108

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$115,281

Median household income

$41,735

Per capita income

$434,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	3.9%
18 and over	372	96.1%
65 and over	134	34.6%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.2%

White 47.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	202	52.2%
White	185	47.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	30.8%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$115,281

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 85.0%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$434,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	38.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	33.5%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	66.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.9%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	25.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	74.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	8	5.6%
Households with children under 18	16	11.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	69.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	16.0%
Married	63.2%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	14.1%
Widowed	0.0%	19.2%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	42	79.2%
College / grad school	11	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 31.4%

Wholesale trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.5%
Service	50.2%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	6.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	387	100.0%
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)	345	89.1%
Born in same state	345	89.1%
Born in different state	246	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	10.9%
Not a US citizen	42	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	14%
French	43	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	4.9%
Italian	19	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22964

What city is ZIP code 22964 in?

ZIP code 22964 is primarily assigned to Piney River, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22964 in?

ZIP code 22964 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 22964 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 22964 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22964 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 22964 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22964 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 22964 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22964?

The median home value in ZIP code 22964 is $434,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 22964 in?

ZIP code 22964 observes the EST timezone.