ZIP Code 22976, Virginia
ZIP Code 22976 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 22976 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Nelson County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 149. The land area covers 19.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 149 | ±130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 49 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 84 | ±72 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 230 | ±100 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 84 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 146 | ±78 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,622 | ±$21,590 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,919 | ±$7,897 |
| Poverty Rate | 45% | ±41.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 67 | ±85 |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.8% | ±21.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 80 | ±102 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.7% | ±39.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,766 (2024)
ID: 114524
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 336, LOVINGSTON VA 22949-0336
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular public school district Serving District | PK-12 | Verona, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waynesboro, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fairfield, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Stuarts Draft, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lovingston, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lovingston, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Staunton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Staunton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Staunton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Afton, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Virginia University
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College | 18.2 mi away | 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA, 24416 |
5402618400
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NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 8521 THOMAS NELSON HIGHWAY, LOVINGSTON, VA, 22949 |
(434) 263-5904
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Sweet Briar College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 134 Chapel Drive, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595-9998 |
4343816100
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STUARTS DRAFT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 2857 STUARTS DRAFT HWY SUITE 107, STUARTS DRAFT, VA, 24477 |
(540) 569-2683
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Staunton School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 20.8 mi away | 128 E Beverly Street, Staunton, VA, 24401-4323 |
5408850808
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MIDDLEBROOK LIBRARY STATION
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 3698 MIDDLEBROOK RD., MIDDLEBROOK, VA, 24459 |
(540) 885-1008
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Mary Baldwin University
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College | 21.1 mi away | 318 Prospect Street, Staunton, VA, 24401 |
5408877019
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WAYNESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 600 S. WAYNE AVE., WAYNESBORO, VA, 22980 |
(540) 942-6746
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Virginia Military Institute
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College | 21.7 mi away | Lexington, VA, 24450-0304 |
5404647207
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AUGUSTA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 1759 JEFFERSON HWY., FISHERSVILLE, VA, 22939 |
(540) 949-6354
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TYE RVR 1 SE, VA US, located 15.9 miles from ZCTA5 22976. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.0° | 25.5° | 36.7° | 3.45" | — |
| February | 52.0° | 27.6° | 39.8° | 2.68" | — |
| March | 59.8° | 33.6° | 46.7° | 3.69" | — |
| April | 70.2° | 42.8° | 56.5° | 3.59" | — |
| May | 76.5° | 52.3° | 64.4° | 4.60" | — |
| June | 83.6° | 60.9° | 72.2° | 4.52" | — |
| July | 87.3° | 65.6° | 76.4° | 3.68" | — |
| August | 85.7° | 64.1° | 74.9° | 4.42" | — |
| September | 79.9° | 57.0° | 68.5° | 4.39" | — |
| October | 71.1° | 44.6° | 57.8° | 3.75" | — |
| November | 61.0° | 34.6° | 47.8° | 3.56" | — |
| December | 51.0° | 28.7° | 39.9° | 4.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wintergreen CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Nellysford CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Sherando CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
| Lovingston CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Stuarts Draft CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Greenville CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 22976. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.