22902 ZIP Code — Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22902 is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, within Charlottesville City County. It covers approximately 64.32 square miles and serves a population of 24,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.
About ZIP code 22902
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($83,865) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,256
population
64.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22902 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22902
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlottesville | Acceptable |
| Charlottesville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22907 Charlottesville (5.2 mi)
22908 Charlottesville (5.2 mi)
22910 Charlottesville (5.2 mi)
22909 Charlottesville (6.3 mi)
22904 Charlottesville (6.3 mi)
22903 Charlottesville (8.3 mi)
22959 North Garden (9.3 mi)
22946 Keene (9.3 mi)
24590 Scottsville (10.5 mi)
22911 Charlottesville (10.6 mi)
22947 Keswick (10.7 mi)
22901 Charlottesville (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,256 |
| Population density | 377 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 540 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9538 |
| Longitude | -78.4695 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 434 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 41.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 25.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
24,256
Population
377
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$83,865
Median household income
$51,168
Per capita income
$367,000
Median home value
$1,480
Median monthly rent
51.4%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
6,458
Housing units
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
677
Under 5
655
642
5–9
621
636
10–14
615
525
15–19
508
547
20–24
530
2,211
25–34
2,141
2,157
35–44
2,089
1,401
45–54
1,356
872
55–59
845
854
60–64
827
1,189
65–74
1,152
412
75–84
398
201
85+
195
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,549 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 19,707 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,547 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Black or African American
12.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,304 | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,227 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,315 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1,041 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,016 | 4% |
| Other race | 318 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 41.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 25.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $83,865 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
18.5%
$300k–$500k
47.4%
$500k–$1M
15.4%
$1M+
7.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,480 |
| Owner occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter occupied | 48.6% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 50.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.3% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.8% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,343 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 710 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,474 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,466 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,878 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,923 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.2% | 33.3% |
| Married | 44.8% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
4.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
27.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 248 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 282 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,970 | 40.3% |
| High school | 997 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,393 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Professional & management
20.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Retail trade
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Other services
6.1%
Construction
5.7%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.2% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.1% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 18.8% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,075 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,924 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 909 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 720 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 60 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,765 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 21,512 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,734 | 52.5% |
| Foreign born | 253 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,491 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 964 | 38.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,974 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 2,268 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 890 | 3.7% |
| English | 368 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 134 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 122 | 0.5% |
| German | 105 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 52 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22902
What city is ZIP code 22902 in?
ZIP code 22902 is primarily assigned to Charlottesville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22902 in?
ZIP code 22902 falls within Charlottesville City County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 22902?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22902?
The median home value in ZIP code 22902 is $367,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 22902?
ZIP code 22902 has an estimated population of 24,256 residents, with a density of 377 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22902?
The median household income in ZIP code 22902 is $83,865, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22902 in?
ZIP code 22902 observes the EST timezone.