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Shipman, VA
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia.
Population
472
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
176
ZIP codes
0
Shipman and its ZIP codes
Local data for Shipman, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Shipman.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Shipman, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shipman, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Shipman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LovingstonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4 |
| ArringtonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 10.4 |
| SchuylerCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| YogavilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6 |
| NellysfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| WintergreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.8 |
| AmherstTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| EsmontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| SherandoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| North GardenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Buckingham CourthouseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ScottsvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| AftonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| LyndhurstCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| Stuarts DraftCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 29.3 |
| Madison HeightsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shipman, VA in?
- Shipman is in Nelson County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Shipman, VA?
- About 472 people live in Shipman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shipman?
- Nearby places include Lovingston (2.7 mi), Arrington (4.6 mi), Schuyler (9.3 mi), Yogaville (9.4 mi), Nellysford (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023