22923 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22923, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22923 is a zip code in Albemarle County, Greene County, and Orange County, Virginia, which covers Rivanna, White Hall, Ruckersville, and District 1, with a total population of 6,303 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 22923 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22923.

The estimated population of people living in 22923 is 6,303, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22923 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,303
+9.31%
+33.06%
2020
5,766
+2%
-
2019
5,653
+11.08%
-
2018
5,089
+7.43%
-
2017
4,737
 - -

Population of 22923 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22923 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.1%
90.5%
 +0.66%
Black/African American
5.9%
7.3%
 -19.18%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Asian
1.3%
1.6%
 -18.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22923 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 22923 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22923 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22923 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 -11.85% 35.3 -17.14% 35.9 -2.45%
2020 40.5 -12.15% 42.6 -11.43% 36.8 -18.58%
2019 46.1 -2.12% 48.1 -2.24% 45.2 -0.22%
2018 47.1 +1.73% 49.2 +6.96% 45.3 -3.82%
2017 46.3 - 46 - 47.1 -

The median age of the 22923 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 22923 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 290 +34.6% 314 +33.07% 352 424
10 to 19 213 +47.11% 192 +18.49% 319 211
20 to 29 298 +44.46% 363 +11.8% 382 393
30 to 39 267 +120.54% 167 +187.05% 737 723
40 to 49 198 +50.81% 338 -13.16% 259 269
50 to 59 498 -15.01% 286 +38.77% 414 375
60 to 69 302 +45.06% 517 -7.59% 446 474
70+ 239 -15.01% 255 +28.45% 197 328

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22923 zip code is $91,096.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 22923.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,604.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22923 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 22923, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 22923 is currently $95,747.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.26% of households in 22923 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 22923 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22923 is $40,785.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22923 by the total population of 22923.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22923 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22923 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22923 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22923 zip over the age of 16 is 5,223.

Of those people, a total of 72.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 22923 is 69.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 22923 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 226 53.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 493 92.10% 25.30%
25 to 29 years 282 92.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 777 91.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 884 65.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 750 84.80% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 366 83.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 382 91.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 817 45.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 246 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22923. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,724 73.20% 2.70%
Black or African American 341 62.20% 23.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 90 90.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 68 52.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 21 76.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,717 73.20% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22923 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 22923 is 3,633, with median earnings of $48,578.00.

Women in 22923 are earning approximately 64.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,633 $48,578.00
Male 2,046 $55,376.00
Female 1,587 $35,617.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22923 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 510 $105,000.00
Business and Financial 234 $49,235.00
Computer and Mathematical 308 $68,510.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $97,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $90,000.00
Community and Social Service 77 $44,013.00
Legal 100 $56,211.00
Educational and Library 163 $43,059.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 106 $47,581.00
Healthcare Practitioners 210 $59,712.00
Healthcare Support 102 $4,698.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $63,047.00
Law Enforcement 48 $41,429.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $11,940.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $18,571.00
Sales 534 $53,237.00
Office and Administrative Support 268 $36,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $50,906.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 314 $34,412.00
Production 77 $27,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22923 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 22923.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 375 $107,693.00 135 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 97 $65,417.00 137 $47,832.00
Computer and Mathematical 254 $69,808.00 54 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $0.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 63 $44,934.00
Legal 86 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $0.00 140 $39,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 98 $27,159.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $55,000.00 162 $59,712.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 102 $4,698.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $64,297.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $41,429.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $25,469.00 44 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 54 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 40 $18,571.00
Sales 348 $54,046.00 186 $36,545.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $0.00 251 $35,848.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $50,906.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 314 $34,412.00 0 $0.00
Production 41 $24,750.00 36 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,581 households in 22923, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,875 families living in the 22923 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 22923:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,538 54 283 706
Average Household Size 2.82 2.22 3.21 1.33
Total Families 1,538 54 283 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.11 2.44 0

Poverty

Of the 1,875 families living in 22923, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22923:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,787 housing units in 22923.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,581 92.61%
Vacant 206 7.39%

23.14% of the total 2,787 housing units in 22923 are rental units. This is approximately 645 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,697 are occupied by the owner - or 60.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22923 is $1,396.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22923 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    239
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    88
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    355
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    136
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    66
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22923 is $315,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22923 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    30
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    37
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    201
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    464
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    864
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22923. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22923 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    190
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    131
  • 1960 to 1969
    131
  • 1970 to 1979
    395
  • 1980 to 1989
    314
  • 1990 to 1999
    492
  • 2000 to 2009
    612
  • 2010 to 2013
    451
  • 2014 or later
    49

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 22923 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    661
  • 2 vehicles available
    984
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    908

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22923 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22923 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22923.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    44
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    218
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    192
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    453
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    457
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    662
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    381
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    137
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    66
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    218
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    104
  • 90 or more minutes
    192

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22923 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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