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Free Union, VA
Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia.
Population
124
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
0
Free Union and its ZIP codes
Free Union at a glance
- Free Union is 72% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Free Union, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albemarle County. PPP loans are for Free Union.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,902
65,494 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$801M
FY 2026, $7,130 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Free Union, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
987
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
170
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Free Union, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Free Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EarlysvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.1 |
| HollymeadCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.5 |
| IvyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RioCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Piney MountainCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| University of VirginiaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| CharlottesvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 10.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.4 |
| PantopsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| RuckersvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| StanardsvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| North GardenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| RivannaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| BarboursvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Free Union, VA in?
- Free Union is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Free Union, VA?
- About 124 people live in Free Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Free Union?
- Nearby places include Earlysville (5 mi), Hollymead (6.7 mi), Ivy (6.7 mi), Rio (6.8 mi), Piney Mountain (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023