22972 ZIP Code — Somerset, VA

Orange County, Virginia

ZIP code 22972 is located in Somerset, Virginia, within Orange County. It covers approximately 16.46 square miles and serves a population of 199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

199

population

16.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22972 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22972. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerset	Acceptable
Somerset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22738 Rochelle (4.3 mi) 22923 Barboursville (5.9 mi) 22732 Radiant (6.8 mi) 22968 Ruckersville (8.6 mi) 22942 Gordonsville (9.6 mi) 22731 Pratts (9.9 mi) 22730 Oakpark (10.2 mi) 22960 Orange (10.2 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (11.4 mi) 22947 Keswick (12.4 mi) 22911 Charlottesville (12.6 mi) 22723 Hood (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	199
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	16.46 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.2178
Longitude	-78.2252
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	15.5%	29.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	36.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	29.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

199

Population

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

$195,341

Median household income

$100,101

Per capita income

$633,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

81.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	199	100.0%
65 and over	96	48.2%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	199	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.5%	29.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	36.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	29.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.4%	11.6%

$75k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 41.9%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	33.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	41.9%
Median income	$195,341

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 94.0%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$633,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	40.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	45.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	15.4%
3 or more	84.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.3%
Fuel oil	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	35.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	39.3%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	66.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 8.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 37.7%

Graduate / professional 44.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	81.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 43.8%

Professional & management 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Wholesale trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	39.3%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	19.6%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.5%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	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)	199	100.0%
Born in same state	199	100.0%
Born in different state	45	22.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	16.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22972

What city is ZIP code 22972 in?

ZIP code 22972 is primarily assigned to Somerset, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22972 in?

ZIP code 22972 falls within Orange County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22972?

82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 22972 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 22972 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 22972 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 22972 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 22972 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 22972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 22972 in?

ZIP code 22972 observes the EST timezone.