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Greene County, VA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Greene County, Virginia.
Population
21,155
Land area
156sq mi
People per sq mi
136
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 38% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,808, 4% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,300 (11% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
- Its largest cities are Twin Lakes (1,562), Ruckersville (1,399) and Stanardsville (740).
Local data for Greene County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,808
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$343,300
Prices +6.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,624), Irish Americans (2,441), Scottish Americans (642).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,660
4,008 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,821
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $6,622 per person
PPP loans
$14.06M
357 loans, 1,808 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$89.32K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
786
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
50
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, VA?
- Twin Lakes is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 1,562 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22935, 22968, 22973.
- What is the population of Greene County, VA?
- About 21,155 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Albemarle County, Rockingham County, Orange County, Page County, Madison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023