| City: | Woodberry Forest, Virginia |
| City Alias: | Woodberry For |
| Names to Avoid: | Wdberry Forst |
| County: | Madison County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:44:11 AM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.2938, -78.1180 |
| Land Area: | 1.735 sq mi |
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Woodberry Forest is a small community in Madison County, Virginia, centered around a historic boarding school campus. The ZIP code serves 170 residents across 62 occupied housing units, all of which are renter-occupied. This unique housing pattern points to institutional housing rather than a traditional residential community.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this location has no PO Boxes at all. Instead, mail is delivered via one city carrier route serving four streets: Woodberry Forest Road, Woodberry Station, Walker Drive, and Berindia Road. The facility operates as a Contract Postal Unit (CPU), indicated by the building name "Woodberry Forest CPU" in postal records.
The population is highly educated, with 82.1% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The median age of 32.7 years and the dominance of rental housing suggest a community tied to educational or institutional employment. Nearly all housing units (42 of 63) date from before 1939, indicating historic buildings that have been preserved and maintained.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and the community has access to standard street delivery despite its PO Box classification. The small territory of 0.84 square miles contains a compact, walkable campus-style environment. The nearest urban center is Charlottesville, located approximately 13-15 miles to the south.
Street names center on Woodberry Forest, with the main road and station bearing the community's name.
ZIP Code 22989 has 170 residents and 62 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 32.7 years, younger than the state (38.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.2% male and 41.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 103Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 98.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 62Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.74Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 132 | 117 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 67 | 90 | 103 |
| Decennial Census | 112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.7
Male Median Age: 31.9
Female Median Age: 34.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| White: | 149 | 89.76% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 4.22% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 3.61% |
| Total: | 166 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 99 | 58.24% | 31.9 years |
| Females: | 71 | 41.76% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 32.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 58 | 56.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 45 | 43.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 103 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 103 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $92,009 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,009 | $94,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $92,009 | $94,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $55,069 | $54,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 56 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 38.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 19 | 61.29% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 73.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 26.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2023, 82.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 13.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.21%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (28.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 17.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 26.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 31 | 55.36% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 46 | 82.14% |
| Private Insurance: | 103 | 88.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 11.97% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 117 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 70.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 29.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 47 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 22989 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 22989 is located in Madison County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 22989. It covers 1.735 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.041 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.735 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.041 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2776.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 22989 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 4 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.