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Arrington, VA

Census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22922.

Population

915

Land area

10.4sq mi

People per sq mi

88

ZIP codes

1

Arrington and its ZIP codes

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Arrington at a glance

  • Arrington is 60% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,600 (43% below Virginia).

Local data for Arrington, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arrington, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

20.8%

Median home value

$220,600

Homeownership

92.2%

Bachelor's or higher

41.0%

Median age

27.8

Average commute

37.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (180), German Americans (137), Chinese Americans (100).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Arrington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,077

3,980 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,776

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$139M

FY 2026, $9,398 per person

Nelson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arrington, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.1%
  • Carpooled2.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home38.3%

Average one-way commute: 37.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arrington, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

859

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

51

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arrington, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Arrington

1 in or overlapping Arrington. Population shown

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Cities near Arrington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ShipmanCensus-designated place4.6 mi2.7
LovingstonCensus-designated place6.3 mi4
AmherstTown10 mi4.9
YogavilleCensus-designated place12 mi6
SchuylerCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
NellysfordCensus-designated place17 mi9.6
WintergreenCensus-designated place17 mi8.8
Madison HeightsCensus-designated place19 mi19.2
EsmontCensus-designated place20 mi3.6
Buckingham CourthouseCensus-designated place21 mi1.1
SherandoCensus-designated place22 mi7.1
AppomattoxTown22 mi2.2
ConcordCensus-designated place24 mi5.6
LyndhurstCensus-designated place24 mi6
ScottsvilleTown24 mi1.5
North GardenCensus-designated place24 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arrington, VA in?
Arrington is in Nelson County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Arrington, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arrington include 22922.
What is the population of Arrington, VA?
About 915 people live in Arrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arrington?
Nearby places include Shipman (4.6 mi), Lovingston (6.3 mi), Amherst (10 mi), Yogaville (12 mi), Schuyler (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023