22969 ZIP Code — Schuyler, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22969 is located in Schuyler, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 45.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22969

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,383. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22969 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,938

population

45.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schuyler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24562 Howardsville (4.9 mi) 22937 Esmont (5.1 mi) 22971 Shipman (6.2 mi) 22938 Faber (7.4 mi) 22946 Keene (8.2 mi) 22931 Covesville (8.6 mi) 22949 Lovingston (9.4 mi) 24581 Norwood (10.1 mi) 22959 North Garden (11 mi) 24599 Wingina (11.3 mi) 24590 Scottsville (11.6 mi) 23921 Buckingham (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,938
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	45.21 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	37.7840
Longitude	-78.6980
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	39.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,938

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$61,383

Median household income

$26,070

Per capita income

$234,200

Median home value

$1,164

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

134

10–14

106

118

15–19

20–24

25–34

164

35–44

130

145

45–54

115

55–59

123

60–64

148

65–74

117

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	439	22.7%
18 and over	1,499	77.3%
65 and over	326	16.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,848	94.4%
Black or African American	47	2.4%
Two or more races	43	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$61,383

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,200
Median rent / month	$1,164
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	56.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	67.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Wood	21.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	83	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	47	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	112	16.6%
Households with children under 18	239	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	34.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	18.6%
Married	55.1%	61.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%
Widowed	4.1%	5.7%
Divorced	5.9%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 19.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	293	48.9%
High school	225	37.6%
College / grad school	81	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Public administration 14.2%

Construction 14.0%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Other services 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 27.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,925	99.3%
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)	1,908	98.5%
Born in same state	1,880	97.0%
Born in different state	1,451	74.9%
Foreign born	28	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.5%
Not a US citizen	30	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	11.2%
Italian	163	8.4%
Arab	160	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	48	2.5%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22969

What city is ZIP code 22969 in?

ZIP code 22969 is primarily assigned to Schuyler, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22969 in?

ZIP code 22969 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22969?

26% of residents in ZIP code 22969 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22969 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 22969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 22969?

ZIP code 22969 has an estimated population of 1,938 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22969?

The median household income in ZIP code 22969 is $61,383, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22969 in?

ZIP code 22969 observes the EST timezone.