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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22903

Albemarle County · Charlottesville, VA

Typical home value

$543,374[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+91.3%
vs metro
+33.4%
vs state
+65.5%
ZIP 22903 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22903 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 22903 is worth $543,374 — 33.4% above the Charlottesville, VA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,037 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,037[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,304[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Albemarle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
40,372[3]
Median household income
$69,340[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Albemarle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+298[5]
Moved in
5,086
Moved out
4,788

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
4
Middle
4
High
1
  • Walker Upper Elementary

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Charlottesville City Public Schools

    604 students

  • Buford Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Charlottesville City Public Schools

    559 students

  • Jackson P. Burley Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Albemarle County Public Schools

    551 students

  • Jackson-Via Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Charlottesville City Public Schools

    351 students

  • Johnson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Charlottesville City Public Schools

    329 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$24,443

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,748
Loan principal$434,699
Down payment$108,675
Total interest paid$554,435

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.75
Monthly cost to own$3,558
Monthly rent$2,037

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
14th percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22903?
The typical home in 22903 is worth $543,374, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22903?
Home values in 22903 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22903?
A typical home in 22903 rents for about $2,037 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 22903?
The effective property tax rate in 22903 is 0.8% — roughly $4,304 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22903?
ZIP code 22903 has a population of 40,372 and a median household income of $69,340.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Charlottesville, VA

    Typical home
    $535,690
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • North Garden CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $534,795
    Gross yield
  • Hollymead CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $518,860
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Nellysford CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $569,525
    Gross yield
  • Afton CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $579,240
    Gross yield
  • Charlottesville, VA

    Typical home
    $490,599
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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