ZIP Code 22972 - Somerset Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 22972 is located in Somerset Virginia. 22972 is primarily within Orange County, with some portions in Madison County. Regionally, 22972 is located in the Charlottesville Area.
ZIP Code 22972 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Somerset |
| Primary County | Orange County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 199 |
| Area Code(s) | 540 / 826 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 22972 Map
22972 Demographics
22972 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 22972 is White. The current unemployment level in 22972 is 3.8%.
| Population | 199 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.42% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 123 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,810 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $756,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.1% |
22972 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 60.1% |
| Black | 106 | 25.18% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 14.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
22972 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 48 | 20.34% |
| High School Diploma | 109 | 46.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 42 | 17.8% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 15.68% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
22972 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.22004318, -78.22475433 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Charlottesville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 15 Square Miles |
22972 Schools
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22972 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 64a - Triassic Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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