Nelson County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
14,790
population (2021)
-1.5%
pop change since 2010
51125
FIPS code
Nelson County ZIP code map
About Nelson County
Nelson County is located in Virginia and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,790 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.5% from 15,020 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nelson County is 51125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,790 |
| 2010 population | 15,020 |
| Change | -1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51125 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nelson County
Afton
Arrington
Faber
Gladstone
Lovingston
Montebello
Nellysford
Norwood
Piney River
Roseland
Schuyler
Shipman
Tyro
ZIP codes for Nelson County, VA (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22920 | Afton | Nelson | View map |
| 22922 | Arrington | Nelson | View map |
| 22938 | Faber | Nelson | View map |
| 22949 | Lovingston | Nelson | View map |
| 22958 | Nellysford | Nelson | View map |
| 22964 | Piney River | Nelson | View map |
| 22967 | Roseland | Nelson | View map |
| 22969 | Schuyler | Nelson | View map |
| 22971 | Shipman | Nelson | View map |
| 22976 | Tyro | Nelson | View map |
| 24464 | Montebello | Nelson | View map |
| 24553 | Gladstone | Nelson | View map |
| 24581 | Norwood | Nelson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,234
Population
47.7
Median age
$74,231
Median household income
$43,402
Per capita income
$245,717
Median home value
$595
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
10,280
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
449
Under 5
496
424
5–9
469
481
10–14
532
438
15–19
484
504
20–24
557
837
25–34
925
968
35–44
1,071
1,113
45–54
1,231
679
55–59
752
766
60–64
848
1,613
65–74
1,785
699
75–84
774
161
85+
178
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,397 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,837 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,210 | 31.8% |
| Median age | 47.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Black or African American
10.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,256 | 82% |
| Black or African American | 2,049 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 581 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 493 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 385 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $74,231 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
38.0%
$500k–$1M
14.1%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,717 |
| Median rent / month | $595 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 30.8% |
| Single-family detached | 82.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% |
| Electricity | 63.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 11.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,438 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 432 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,083 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,862 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,707 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,579 | 49.8% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 21.1% |
| Married | 59.8% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 15.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
13.5%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 107 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,680 | 32.6% |
| High school | 875 | 36.3% |
| College / grad school | 691 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Professional & management
8.8%
Construction
8.1%
Retail trade
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.4% |
| Government | 21.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
9.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,378 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,289 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 191 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 177 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,633 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,525 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,632 | 69.7% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 601 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 292 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,369 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 1,621 | 8.4% |
| Arab | 1,582 | 8.2% |
| English | 189 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 94 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 35 | 0.2% |
| German | 18 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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