Albemarle County GIS Maps
Albemarle County, Virginia, has 112,395 residents and covers 720.5 square miles. The population grew 13.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Albemarle County is 51003.
Scottsville is the county's largest population center. Albemarle County also includes 15 zip codes, 1 public school district and 22 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Albemarle County Trends
- Population
- 112,395▴
- Median Home Value
- $471,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 14,149▴
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Albemarle County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
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Albemarle County Population
Albemarle County had 112,395 residents in 2020. That was 13.6% higher than in 2010. Albemarle County added 33,159 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 156 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Charlottesville, Charlottesville and Charlottesville.
Population Trend in Albemarle County VA
Albemarle County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Albemarle County Zip Codes
Albemarle County has 15 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Charlottesville (22903), Charlottesville (22901) and Charlottesville (22902). Charlottesville is the largest zip by population, with about 42,170 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Albemarle County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22903 | Charlottesville | 42,170 | ▴ 10.3% |
| 22901 | Charlottesville | 36,938 | ▴ 13.5% |
| 22902 | Charlottesville | 22,457 | ▴ 5.8% |
| 22911 | Charlottesville | 19,236 | ▴ 20.4% |
| 22932 | Crozet | 10,443 | ▴ 39.5% |
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Albemarle County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Albemarle County Demographics
Albemarle County has a median age of 39.8, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 19.7% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 60.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Albemarle County VA
Median Age
39.8
Under 18
19.7%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
60.6%
Albemarle County School Districts
Albemarle County is served by 1 public school district with 14,149 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Albemarle County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Public Schools | 14,149 | 100% | ▴ 2.5% |
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Albemarle County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Albemarle County Housing & Real Estate
Albemarle County has a median home value of $471,000 and a median gross rent of $1,623. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Virginia median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $697,400 and homes spent about 36 days on the market.
Albemarle County Housing Mix
Albemarle County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Albemarle County Housing Trends
Albemarle County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Albemarle County, VA
Albemarle County has 4,963 business listings across 704 categories. The largest categories in Albemarle County business listings are Medical Offices (132, 2.7%), Real Estate Agents (115, 2.3%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (108, 2.2%). The full Albemarle County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Albemarle County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Albemarle County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Offices | 132 | 2.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 115 | 2.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 108 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 106 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 65 | 1.3% |
| College University | 61 | 1.2% |
| Dental Offices | 60 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 59 | 1.2% |
| Winery | 59 | 1.2% |
| Farm | 57 | 1.1% |
Albemarle County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| ARS of Pantops | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Charlottesville |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Charlottesville |
| Barracks West Apartments | Accommodation | Charlottesville |
| Accounting Solutions PLLC | Accountant | Charlottesville |
| Birdwood | Active Life | Charlottesville |
| Harmony Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Charlottesville |
| American National University (ANU) | Adult Education | Charlottesville |
| Public Lands | Adventure Sports Center | Charlottesville |
| Good Soil Agency | Advertising Agency | Charlottesville |
| Chopan Kabob Express | Afghan Restaurant | Charlottesville |
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Albemarle County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Albemarle County Basemaps
Albemarle County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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Nearby Counties
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