The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22969 sells for about $298,652, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,053 a month.
ZIP 22969 — Scottsville
The housing market in 22969 is characterized by low inventory and stable, rural-focused demand. Prices remain consistent with regional averages for Nelson County, driven by limited turnover and a preference for residential stability.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prioritize space and nature over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.2% · poverty 12.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 22969, Nelson County VA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Nelson County based on fair market value; specific district rates may apply for local services.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 41.9 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the area and distance to regional employment hubs.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and local trails, though major commercial shopping is limited.
The rental market is limited in depth with a median rent of $1,053, primarily serving local residents in a low-density, rural environment.
The local economy is primarily rural with limited major industrial anchors, relying on regional employment centers in surrounding counties.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles due to the rural geography and lack of public transit infrastructure.
Nelson County assesses property based on annual market value updates to ensure equitable taxation across the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Nelson County general tax levies and applicable school district funding requirements.
Data retrieved from SimpleMaps US Zips Comprehensive Database, February 2026.
Provides extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.