22971 ZIP Code — Shipman, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 22971 is located in Shipman, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 55.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22971

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 $285,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,441) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 22971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,474

population

55.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shipman	Acceptable
Shipman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22949 Lovingston (4.5 mi) 22969 Schuyler (6.2 mi) 24581 Norwood (6.6 mi) 22938 Faber (6.8 mi) 22922 Arrington (8.3 mi) 24562 Howardsville (8.6 mi) 24599 Wingina (9.8 mi) 22964 Piney River (10.3 mi) 22958 Nellysford (11.1 mi) 22937 Esmont (11.3 mi) 22931 Covesville (11.9 mi) 24553 Gladstone (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,474
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	55.95 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.7517
Longitude	-78.8032
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	31.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.1%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,474

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$74,441

Median household income

$36,435

Per capita income

$285,800

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

893

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

139

5–9

10–14

15–19

153

20–24

125

193

25–34

157

104

35–44

224

45–54

183

120

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	566	22.9%
18 and over	1,908	77.1%
65 and over	315	12.7%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Other race 6.9%

Black or African American 6.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,076	77%
Hispanic or Latino	221	8.2%
Other race	187	6.9%
Black or African American	172	6.4%
Two or more races	39	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.1%	7.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$74,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 17.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,800
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	11.3%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	170	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	109	14.8%
Households with children under 18	333	45.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	31.7%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	26.3%
Married	41.3%	58.4%
Separated	0.9%	2.5%
Widowed	3.4%	8.2%
Divorced	5.5%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.9%
Kindergarten	21	4.6%
Elementary school	167	36.3%
High school	79	17.2%
College / grad school	189	41.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.9%

Construction 13.8%

Professional & management 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Retail trade 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Information 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.8%
Carpool	28.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,164	87.5%
Spanish	126	5.8%
Other Indo-European	126	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,303	93.1%
Born in same state	2,291	92.6%
Born in different state	1,631	65.9%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	171	6.9%
Not a US citizen	31	18.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	237	9.6%
Arab	122	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	3.3%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.7%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22971

What city is ZIP code 22971 in?

ZIP code 22971 is primarily assigned to Shipman, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22971 in?

ZIP code 22971 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22971?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 22971?

ZIP code 22971 has an estimated population of 2,474 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22971?

The median home value in ZIP code 22971 is $285,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22971?

The median household income in ZIP code 22971 is $74,441, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22971 in?

ZIP code 22971 observes the EST timezone.