22942 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 22942, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

22942 is a zip code in Albemarle County, Louisa County, and Orange County, Virginia, which covers Rivanna, Green Spring, Patrick Henry, District 1, and District 2, with a total population of 9,814 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 22942 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 22942.

The estimated population of people living in 22942 is 9,814, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 22942 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,814
 -6.48% +11.35%
2020
10,494
+7.37%
-
2019
9,774
+9.64%
-
2018
8,915
+1.15%
-
2017
8,814
 - -

Population of 22942 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 22942 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
74.1%
85%
 -12.82%
Black/African American
16.9%
11.1%
 +52.25%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
1.9%
 +68.42%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
2%
 +170.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 22942 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 22942 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 22942 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 22942 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +10.12% 43.4 +8.23% 44.8 +8.74%
2020 40.5 -13.09% 40.1 -13.02% 41.2 -12.53%
2019 46.6 +0.65% 46.1 +6.22% 47.1 -0.21%
2018 46.3 +2.89% 43.4 +2.12% 47.2 +0.85%
2017 45 - 42.5 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 22942 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 22942 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 9 680 1.39% 557 -6.04% 635 476
10 to 19 440 +15.76% 584 -4.78% 478 535
20 to 29 204 +116.63% 335 +58.17% 549 553
30 to 39 571 6.71% 554 +19.51% 557 618
40 to 49 539 +29.89% 565 -2.35% 709 479
50 to 59 690 +14.64% 760 +30.2% 790 932
60 to 69 613 +14.88% 655 +22.83% 680 793
70+ 364 +28.15% 703 -15.51% 460 570

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 22942 zip code is $78,735.00.

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 22942.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,760.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,229.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,516.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 22942 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 22942, 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 22942 is currently $89,102.00.

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.

5.17% of households in 22942 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 22942 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 22942 is $36,347.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 22942 by the total population of 22942.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 22942 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 22942 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
    15.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 22942 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 22942 zip over the age of 16 is 8,158.

Of those people, a total of 67.40% 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 22942 is 63.60%.

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 22942 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 468 49.40% 9.50%
20 to 24 years 681 82.80% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 421 85.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 683 94.40% 16.70%
35 to 44 years 1,073 97.50% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 1,343 86.10% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 986 76.00% 6.90%
60 to 64 years 711 60.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,205 23.50% 7.80%
75 years and over 587 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 22942. 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 6,156 66.70% 4.10%
Black or African American 1,445 71.10% 13.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 71.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 441 67.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 190 91.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,110 66.40% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 22942 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 22942 is 5,189, with median earnings of $45,553.00.

Women in 22942 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,189 $45,553.00
Male 2,406 $53,380.00
Female 2,783 $38,772.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 22942 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 455 $55,337.00
Business and Financial 184 $71,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 111 $89,934.00
Architecture and Engineering 223 $56,685.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 152 $51,848.00
Legal 56 $50,833.00
Educational and Library 380 $52,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $73,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 410 $45,645.00
Healthcare Support 135 $22,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $41,736.00
Law Enforcement 76 $85,852.00
Food Preparation and Serving 355 $50,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $11,190.00
Personal Care and Service 161 $4,554.00
Sales 523 $34,471.00
Office and Administrative Support 777 $40,910.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $31,181.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $53,077.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 157 $53,750.00
Production 241 $21,217.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $44,868.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 22942 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 22942.

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 310 $55,673.00 145 $54,271.00
Business and Financial 143 $45,446.00 41 $82,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $119,318.00 39 $66,369.00
Architecture and Engineering 223 $56,685.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $59,250.00 107 $50,707.00
Legal 0 $0.00 56 $50,833.00
Educational and Library 95 $61,563.00 285 $52,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 20 $7,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $17,198.00 359 $45,988.00
Healthcare Support 26 $16,711.00 109 $28,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $42,361.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $85,852.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $25,521.00 207 $75,036.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 84 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 151 $4,426.00
Sales 176 $46,313.00 347 $15,742.00
Office and Administrative Support 218 $48,333.00 559 $37,228.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $31,181.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $53,077.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 157 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 71 $65,078.00 170 $20,033.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $57,899.00 17 $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 3,905 households in 22942, with an average household size of 2.51 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 2,693 families living in the 22942 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 22942:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,318 80 295 1,212
Average Household Size 3.04 3.79 3.16 1.27
Total Families 2,318 80 295 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.53 3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,693 families living in 22942, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 22942:

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 4,699 housing units in 22942.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,905 83.10%
Vacant 794 16.90%

17.47% of the total 4,699 housing units in 22942 are rental units. This is approximately 821 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,918 are occupied by the owner - or 62.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 22942 is $968.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 22942 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
    166
  • Less than $500
    63
  • $500 to $999
    374
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    245
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    97
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    36
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 22942 is $256,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 22942 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    62
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    288
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    493
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    867
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    688
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    337
  • $1,000,000 or more
    97

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 22942. The chart below shows the number of properties in 22942 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    362
  • 1940 to 1949
    144
  • 1950 to 1959
    194
  • 1960 to 1969
    209
  • 1970 to 1979
    450
  • 1980 to 1989
    649
  • 1990 to 1999
    874
  • 2000 to 2009
    940
  • 2010 to 2013
    809
  • 2014 or later
    68

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 22942 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    119
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,063
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,169
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,554

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 22942 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 22942 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 22942.

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
    154
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    228
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    387
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    292
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    332
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,154
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    609
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    290
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    778
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    201
  • 90 or more minutes
    101

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 22942 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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