22937 ZIP Code — Esmont, VA

Albemarle County, Virginia

ZIP code 22937 is located in Esmont, Virginia, within Albemarle County. It covers approximately 50.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22937

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,366. 34% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22937 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,537

population

50.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Esmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22946 Keene (3 mi) 22969 Schuyler (5.1 mi) 24562 Howardsville (6.9 mi) 24590 Scottsville (7.1 mi) 22931 Covesville (8 mi) 22959 North Garden (8.1 mi) 22938 Faber (10.6 mi) 22971 Shipman (11.3 mi) 22902 Charlottesville (12.2 mi) 22903 Charlottesville (12.7 mi) 23921 Buckingham (13.9 mi) 22949 Lovingston (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,537
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	50.04 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.8192
Longitude	-78.6153
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	13.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,537

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$71,366

Median household income

$42,151

Per capita income

$264,800

Median home value

$1,085

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

130

45–54

105

55–59

127

60–64

65–74

75–84

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	232	15.1%
18 and over	1,305	84.9%
65 and over	318	20.7%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.3%

Black or African American 34.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	880	57.3%
Black or African American	529	34.4%
Two or more races	86	5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	34	2.2%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	13.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 15.5%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	15.5%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$71,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 17.2%

$1M+ 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,800
Median rent / month	$1,085
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	7.5%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	79	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	261	37.1%
Households with children under 18	126	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	30.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	27.4%
Married	67.8%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.7%
Divorced	18.2%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.5%
Kindergarten	10	4.2%
Elementary school	93	39.2%
High school	19	8.0%
College / grad school	102	43.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Professional & management 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	27.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	27.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,442	93.8%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,408	91.6%
Born in same state	1,385	90.1%
Born in different state	1,019	66.3%
Foreign born	23	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	129	8.4%
Not a US citizen	41	31.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	262	17%
French	156	10.1%
Italian	108	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.7%
English	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22937

What city is ZIP code 22937 in?

ZIP code 22937 is primarily assigned to Esmont, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22937 in?

ZIP code 22937 falls within Albemarle County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22937 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 22937 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 22937?

ZIP code 22937 has an estimated population of 1,537 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22937?

The median household income in ZIP code 22937 is $71,366, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22937?

The median home value in ZIP code 22937 is $264,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 22937 in?

ZIP code 22937 observes the EST timezone.