22946 ZIP Code — Keene, VA

Albemarle County, Virginia

ZIP code 22946 is located in Keene, Virginia, within Albemarle County. It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of 167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

167

population

1.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keene	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22937 Esmont (3 mi) 24590 Scottsville (5.5 mi) 22959 North Garden (7.2 mi) 22969 Schuyler (8.2 mi) 22931 Covesville (8.7 mi) 22902 Charlottesville (9.3 mi) 24562 Howardsville (9.5 mi) 22903 Charlottesville (11 mi) 22938 Faber (12.8 mi) 22904 Charlottesville (13.5 mi) 22907 Charlottesville (13.7 mi) 22908 Charlottesville (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	167
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.88 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.8462
Longitude	-78.5711
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	49.3%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	13.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

167

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

Median household income

$41,945

Per capita income

$377,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

34.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

69.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	18.6%
18 and over	136	81.4%
65 and over	30	18.0%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 22.2%

Two or more races 3%

Group	Count	%
White	125	74.9%
Black or African American	37	22.2%
Two or more races	5	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	16.4%	13.1%	11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 31.1%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k+ 28.9%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	31.1%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	17.8%
$200k+	28.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 40.0%

$500k–$1M 28.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$377,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	33.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	25.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	46.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.4%
Wood	15.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	88.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	15	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	57.8%
Average household size	3.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	40.0%
Married	57.4%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.6%

HS graduate 8.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 46.9%

Graduate / professional 22.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	69.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	12.1%
High school	24	41.4%
College / grad school	27	46.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.2%

Retail trade 39.3%

Professional & management 11.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	31.1%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	36.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	167	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	167	100.0%
Born in same state	167	100.0%
Born in different state	94	56.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	24.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22946

What city is ZIP code 22946 in?

ZIP code 22946 is primarily assigned to Keene, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22946 in?

ZIP code 22946 falls within Albemarle County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22946?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22946 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 22946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22946?

The median home value in ZIP code 22946 is $377,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 22946?

ZIP code 22946 has an estimated population of 167 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22946 in?

ZIP code 22946 observes the EST timezone.