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Charlottesville, VA
City in Charlottesville city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22904, 22908.
Population
45,437
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,435
ZIP codes
2
Charlottesville and its ZIP codes
Charlottesville at a glance
- Charlottesville is about 20 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $74,824, 20% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $486,700 (27% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,540 a month.
Local data for Charlottesville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charlottesville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,824
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$486,700
Median rent
$1,540/mo
Homeownership
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
62.5%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,846), Irish Americans (4,473), Italian Americans (2,585).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlottesville city. PPP loans are for Charlottesville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,730
37,129 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $13,425 per person
PPP loans
$204K
3 loans, 18 jobs reported
How people get to work
Charlottesville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.1%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charlottesville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
73
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone53 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charlottesville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Charlottesville
2 in or overlapping Charlottesville. Population shown
Cities near Charlottesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PantopsCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| University of VirginiaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| RioCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RivannaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| HollymeadCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.5 |
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| IvyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| EarlysvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| Piney MountainCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Free UnionCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| North GardenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake MonticelloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| BarboursvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| RuckersvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charlottesville, VA in?
- Charlottesville is in Charlottesville city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Charlottesville, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Charlottesville include 22904, 22908.
- What is the population of Charlottesville, VA?
- About 45,437 people live in Charlottesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charlottesville?
- Nearby places include Pantops (1.8 mi), University of Virginia (2.4 mi), Rio (2.8 mi), Rivanna (6.4 mi), Hollymead (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023