ZIP Code 22974 in Troy, VA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Troy, Virginia
Counties:Fluvanna County [Primary]
Albemarle County
Louisa County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:50:38 AM
Population:5,427 [See All]
Area Code:434
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.9623, -78.2633
Land Area:36.061 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 22974 has 5,427 residents and 1,688 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (38.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.9% male and 62.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.5%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (16.2%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:5,427Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:5,123Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,801Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:150.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$108,859Source: Census ACS
Households:1,688Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$311,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.72Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,3935,5125,8816,3126,8046,4195,9345,6005,1155,1804,7194,7405,123
Decennial Census5,385------------------5,427------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.5

Male Median Age: 44.8

Female Median Age: 41.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1068713612711492134111127121134192202131118475326
Female1421111291141832743103442702122302932431691421095638
Total24819826524129736644445539733336448544530026015610964
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,04273.91%
Black:88116.11%
Hispanic:*3296.02%
Asian:661.21%
American Indian:260.48%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1252.29%
Total:5,469100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,05837.92%44.8 years
Females:3,36962.08%41.1 years
Total:5,427100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,78293.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2274.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:831.62%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:312.23%
Total Population:5,123100%
Total Native Population:5,00997.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:1142.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $108,859, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,756 (44.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,885. Family households earn a median of $123,700 versus $67,312 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,388). By gender, male median income is $47,788 and female is $45,152, which is much lower than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $2,636 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.8%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$75,103$75,895$78,952$81,552$80,231$80,841$84,050$85,313$87,974$89,528$87,404$104,570$108,859
Median Family Income$78,255$80,579$85,893$93,789$88,095$84,896$96,776$89,676$102,173$95,833$96,477$111,400$123,700
Median NonFamily Income$32,146$33,294$33,934$34,023$38,068$40,034$40,430$38,594$48,452$61,111$43,889$80,050$67,312
Median Male Income$54,196$50,565$54,265$66,190$60,673$53,250$56,615$58,214$60,789$57,614$53,300$47,258$47,788
Median Female Income$36,957$39,292$50,254$50,364$48,333$47,061$44,188$50,301$51,616$51,607$53,333$57,566$45,152
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,23251.75%
Unemployed:260.60%
Not In Labor Force:2,05547.65%
Total:4,313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:88839.78%
Service:49222.04%
Sales and Office:44820.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:22410.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1808.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,232100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $311,700, which is far less than the state median ($360,700), is up $65,900 (26.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,000. The median gross rent is $1,108, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $243 (28.09%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $184. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.75% (63.39% with a mortgage, 36.61% free-and-clear) and renters 10.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.35%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$245,800$264,200$270,800$277,600$299,200$289,400$282,500$287,500$280,700$256,100$257,300$299,500$311,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2315.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:6645.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:149.66%
No Rent:4228.97%
Total:145100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$865$959$950$953$1,114$1,113$1,068$1,289$1,292$1,254$989$1,000$1,108
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):80556.89%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):46532.86%
Renter Occupied:14510.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,415100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,41591.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1298.35%
Total Housing Units:1,544100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,39890.54%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:1469.46%
Total Housing Units:1,544100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 86.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.27%). College enrollment is 28.81%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1623.97%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3719.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,05025.75%
Some college, no degree:1,03025.26%
Associate's degree:41910.28%
Bachelor's degree:81620.01%
Graduate or professional degree:2295.62%
Total:4,077100%
High school or higher:3,54486.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,04525.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,47174.56%
Public Insurance:1,10223.67%
No Insurance:821.76%
Total:4,655100%
Has Health Insurance:4,57398.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.7%8.4%8.3%7.9%7.4%10.1%3.3%1.6%2.5%0.0%3.1%3.5%3.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:443.69%
Kindergarten:1089.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):45738.27%
High school (grades 9-12):24120.18%
College or graduate school:34428.81%
Total:1,194100%
Early Childhood:15212.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):80667.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 22974 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 112 business establishments, employing about 1,094 people with an annual payroll of $66,579,000. USPS data shows 1,861 residential mailboxes and 111 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,861Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:111Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,273Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,857Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:112Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$16,945,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$66,579,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,094Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 22974 is located in Fluvanna County, Virginia, within the Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16820) and Virginia's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 222,937 people, about 2.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 22974. It covers 36.061 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.283 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Charlottesville, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:16820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:222,937Source: Census
MSA:Charlottesville, VA MSASource: Census
Land Area:36.061 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.283 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10029.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


22976 | | 22973

Schools in ZIP Code 22974


We could not locate which school district 22974 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Project Return/Fluvanna Co C/O Fluvanna Co Public Schls
Palmyra, VA 22963
District: UnknownNearby
Blue Ridge Gov. Sch. Fluvanna Co Public Schools
Palmyra, VA 22963
District: UnknownNearby
Fluvanna County High 1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Palmyra, VA 22963
District: Fluvanna County Public SchoolsNearby
Fluvanna Middle 3717 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
District: Fluvanna County Public SchoolsNearby
Central Elem 3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
District: Fluvanna County Public SchoolsNearby
Oakland School 128 Oakland Farm Way
Troy, VA 22974
District: Private School
Lafayette School 103 Zion Station Rd
Troy, VA 22974
District: Private School
Open Door Christian School 551 Lake Rd
Troy, VA 22974
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 22974


Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Virginia-Main Campus 1827 University Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2628
Type: Post Secondary
Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center 311 South East Street #120
Culpeper, VA 22701-1055
Type: Post Secondary
Germanna Community College 2130 Germanna Hwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508-2102
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Henrico Campus 11501 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Type: Post Secondary
South University-Richmond 2151 Old Brick Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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