Charlottesville, VA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 22901 serves a portion of Charlottesville, Virginia, within Charlottesville City. This community is home to approximately 47,925 residents, with a median age of 31.8 years. The median household income of $93,531 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $533,126 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 33% owner-occupied and 67% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Charlottesville is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 115 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 7.2%, 22901 reflects the economic character of Charlottesville City in Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 47,925 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,141 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $93,531 | ↑ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $533,126 | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 115 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.3% | ↑ 104% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.8 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 33% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 67% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,004 | — |