22942 ZIP Code — Gordonsville, VA
Orange County, Virginia
ZIP code 22942 is located in Gordonsville, Virginia, within Orange County. It covers approximately 117.69 square miles and serves a population of 10,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22942
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $286,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $87,500. 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,485
population
117.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22942
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gordonsville | Acceptable |
| Gordonsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23093 Louisa (8.8 mi)
22972 Somerset (9.6 mi)
22947 Keswick (9.7 mi)
22960 Orange (10.5 mi)
22974 Troy (11 mi)
22923 Barboursville (11.7 mi)
22911 Charlottesville (13.7 mi)
22738 Rochelle (13.9 mi)
23084 Kents Store (14.8 mi)
22732 Radiant (15.6 mi)
22567 Unionville (15.7 mi)
22968 Ruckersville (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,485 |
| Population density | 89 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 137 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 117.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0922 |
| Longitude | -78.1476 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 29.5% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 36.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 29.5% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
10,485
Population
89
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$87,500
Median household income
$40,816
Per capita income
$286,100
Median home value
$1,134
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
3,783
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
369
Under 5
347
199
5–9
187
276
10–14
261
308
15–19
291
431
20–24
406
634
25–34
597
549
35–44
518
718
45–54
676
460
55–59
433
471
60–64
444
704
65–74
663
235
75–84
221
45
85+
42
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,005 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,480 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,910 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.1%
Black or African American
13.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,280 | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,458 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 258 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 158 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 29.5% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 36.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 29.5% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $87,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
30.6%
$300k–$500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
14.9%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,134 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 63.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.4% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,528 | 60.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 390 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 505 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 767 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,127 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,398 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 26.9% |
| Married | 58.2% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 99 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 690 | 33.1% |
| High school | 500 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 613 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Retail trade
15.1%
Professional & management
11.7%
Construction
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
41.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.2% |
| Retirement income | 32.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 649 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,769 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 137 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 119 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,964 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,702 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,974 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 262 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 521 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 390 | 74.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,598 | 15.2% |
| Italian | 1,595 | 15.2% |
| Arab | 843 | 8% |
| Polish | 214 | 2% |
| Norwegian | 197 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 89 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22942
What city is ZIP code 22942 in?
ZIP code 22942 is primarily assigned to Gordonsville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22942 in?
ZIP code 22942 falls within Orange County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 22942?
ZIP code 22942 has an estimated population of 10,485 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22942?
The median home value in ZIP code 22942 is $286,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 22942?
The median household income in ZIP code 22942 is $87,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 22942 in?
ZIP code 22942 observes the EST timezone.