Free Union
Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia

Free Union is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Albemarle County, Virginia, with 187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Earlysville, 4.9 miles E.
- 187residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 93 / sq mipopulation density
- 22936ZIP code
About Free Union
Free Union is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States, ten miles north-northwest of Charlottesville.
The population as of the 2020 Census was 187. It is a small hamlet consisting of a private school (Free Union Country School), a doctor's office, a post office, a homebuilder, and several dozen homes. Otherwise it is entirely rural in character.
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- Median home value
- $1,527,400
- Median age
- 62.5
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Free Union had 187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 93 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Free Union at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Albemarle County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 187 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1533° N, 78.5590° W |
| ZIP code | 22936 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Free Union
- Earlysville4.9 mi E
- Ivy6.4 mi S
- Rio6.9 mi SE
- Hollymead7.0 mi E
- Piney Mountain8.1 mi E
- University of Virginia8.4 mi S
- Charlottesville8.9 mi SE
- Twin Lakes9.2 mi NE
- Crozet9.7 mi SW
- Pantops10.4 mi SE
- Ruckersville11.1 mi NE
- Stanardsville12.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Free Union
What county is Free Union in?
Free Union is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the population of Free Union, VA?
187 people lived in Free Union at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Free Union, VA?
The ZIP code of Free Union is 22936.
What is the elevation of Free Union?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Free Union?
Earlysville (4.9 mi), Ivy (6.4 mi), Rio (6.9 mi), Hollymead (7.0 mi), Piney Mountain (8.1 mi).
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