22940 ZIP Code — Free Union, VA

Albemarle County, Virginia

ZIP code 22940 is located in Free Union, Virginia, within Albemarle County. It covers approximately 35.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 22940

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 $443,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,476) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 22940 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,057

population

35.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Free Union	Acceptable
Free Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22935 Dyke (4.5 mi) 22932 Crozet (6.4 mi) 22936 Earlysville (7.2 mi) 22901 Charlottesville (8.6 mi) 22827 Elkton (10.4 mi) 24431 Crimora (11.4 mi) 24441 Grottoes (11.6 mi) 24471 Port Republic (11.9 mi) 22973 Stanardsville (12 mi) 22904 Charlottesville (13.2 mi) 22840 Mc Gaheysville (13.7 mi) 22968 Ruckersville (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	35.00 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	38.2087
Longitude	-78.6249
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	22.4%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.3%	13.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$89,476

Median household income

$40,702

Per capita income

$443,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

454

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

137

45–54

133

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	20.5%
18 and over	840	79.5%
65 and over	206	19.5%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,007	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2.8%
Two or more races	30	2.8%
Black or African American	13	1.2%
Other race	6	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	11.3%	13.1%	11.6%

$35k–$50k 28.3%

$50k–$75k 4.3%

$75k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 18.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	28.3%
$50k–$75k	4.3%
$75k–$100k	26.4%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	18.5%
Median income	$89,476

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 33.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$443,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	34.5%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	38.6%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	20.7%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	57	17.3%
Households with children under 18	96	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	46.8%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	17.8%
Married	59.2%	70.5%
Separated	14.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	7.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 7.5%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	13.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	112	44.6%
High school	74	29.5%
College / grad school	32	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Construction 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Other services 10.3%

Professional & management 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.2%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.1%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,022	96.7%
Spanish	13	1.3%
Other Indo-European	13	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	996	94.2%
Born in same state	985	93.2%
Born in different state	437	41.3%
Foreign born	11	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	5.8%
Not a US citizen	42	68.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	169	16%
French	96	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22940

What city is ZIP code 22940 in?

ZIP code 22940 is primarily assigned to Free Union, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22940 in?

ZIP code 22940 falls within Albemarle County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22940 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22940 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 22940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22940?

The median home value in ZIP code 22940 is $443,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 22940?

ZIP code 22940 has an estimated population of 1,057 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22940 in?

ZIP code 22940 observes the EST timezone.