23055 ZIP Code — Fork Union, VA

Fluvanna County, Virginia

ZIP code 23055 is located in Fork Union, Virginia, within Fluvanna County. It covers approximately 13.97 square miles and serves a population of 867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 23055

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 $144,600. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,769. 32% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

867

population

13.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fork Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23022 Bremo Bluff (3.8 mi) 23038 Columbia (4.7 mi) 22963 Palmyra (5.3 mi) 23084 Kents Store (9 mi) 23123 New Canton (10.6 mi) 23027 Cartersville (10.9 mi) 22974 Troy (12.8 mi) 23063 Goochland (13.1 mi) 23004 Arvonia (13.5 mi) 23153 Sandy Hook (14.9 mi) 24590 Scottsville (14.9 mi) 23065 Gum Spring (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	867
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	13.97 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	37.7818
Longitude	-78.2146
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	59.1%	29.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	36.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.1%	24.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.5%	8.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

867

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$51,769

Median household income

$31,970

Per capita income

$144,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

40.3%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

43.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

128

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	10.8%
18 and over	773	89.2%
65 and over	346	39.9%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Black or African American 19.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	640	69.9%
Black or African American	178	19.4%
Hispanic or Latino	49	5.3%
Two or more races	32	3.5%
Other race	17	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	29.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	36.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.1%	24.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.5%	8.8%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 60.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	60.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$51,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	40.3%
Renter occupied	59.7%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	49.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	55.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	53.4%
3 bedrooms	22.7%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.1%
2 vehicles	87.1%
3 or more	4.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	84.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	26.3%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	215	54.4%
Households with children under 18	29	7.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	32.4%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	7.0%
Married	38.0%	33.0%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	8.0%	48.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 39.3%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	43.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	48	50.0%
High school	32	33.3%
College / grad school	16	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.9%

Professional & management 27.5%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Public administration 1.5%

Retail trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 18.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	18.1%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	867	100.0%
Spanish	17	2.0%
Other Indo-European	17	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	849	97.9%
Born in same state	842	97.1%
Born in different state	660	76.1%
Foreign born	7	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.1%
Not a US citizen	1	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	344	39.7%
French	101	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	8.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23055

What city is ZIP code 23055 in?

ZIP code 23055 is primarily assigned to Fork Union, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23055 in?

ZIP code 23055 falls within Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23055 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 23055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23055 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 23055 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23055?

The median home value in ZIP code 23055 is $144,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 23055?

ZIP code 23055 has an estimated population of 867 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23055 in?

ZIP code 23055 observes the EST timezone.