22959 ZIP Code — North Garden, VA

Albemarle County, Virginia

ZIP code 22959 is located in North Garden, Virginia, within Albemarle County. It covers approximately 46.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22959

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $501,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,606. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22959 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,822

population

46.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Garden	Acceptable
North Garden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22931 Covesville (4.4 mi) 22903 Charlottesville (4.9 mi) 22946 Keene (7.2 mi) 22937 Esmont (8.1 mi) 22902 Charlottesville (9.3 mi) 22904 Charlottesville (9.6 mi) 22920 Afton (10.5 mi) 22943 Greenwood (10.8 mi) 22938 Faber (10.9 mi) 22907 Charlottesville (10.9 mi) 22908 Charlottesville (10.9 mi) 22910 Charlottesville (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,822
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	46.43 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.9355
Longitude	-78.6380
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%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.3%	13.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,822

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$108,606

Median household income

$52,287

Per capita income

$501,600

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

713

Housing units

49.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

137

35–44

132

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	22.0%
18 and over	1,421	78.0%
65 and over	414	22.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Black or African American 11%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,573	85.6%
Black or African American	202	11%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.8%
Two or more races	15	0.8%
Asian	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	29.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	27.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.3%	13.1%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 1.3%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 20.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	1.3%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	20.4%
Median income	$108,606

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 38.9%

$1M+ 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$501,600
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	72.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	9.7%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	336	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	53	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	99	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	189	27.9%
Households with children under 18	236	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	34.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	21.4%
Married	50.4%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	4.7%
Widowed	1.7%	8.9%
Divorced	15.5%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.8%

Graduate / professional 19.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	49.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	8.2%
Elementary school	132	41.8%
High school	100	31.6%
College / grad school	58	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Professional & management 17.3%

Other services 12.8%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.9%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,701	93.4%
Spanish	9	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,799	98.7%
Born in same state	1,782	97.8%
Born in different state	1,050	57.6%
Foreign born	17	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.3%
Not a US citizen	13	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	319	17.5%
Italian	273	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22959

What city is ZIP code 22959 in?

ZIP code 22959 is primarily assigned to North Garden, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22959 in?

ZIP code 22959 falls within Albemarle County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22959 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22959?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22959?

The median home value in ZIP code 22959 is $501,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22959?

The median household income in ZIP code 22959 is $108,606, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22959 in?

ZIP code 22959 observes the EST timezone.