Rio
Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia

Rio is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Albemarle County, Virginia, with 2,076 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlottesville, 3.0 miles S.
- 2,076residents (2020 Census)
- 463 ftelevation · 141 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 3,361 / sq mipopulation density
- 22911ZIP code
About Rio
Rio ( RY-oh) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is directly northeast of Charlottesville. As of the 2020 census, Rio had a population of 2,076.
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- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median rent
- $1,688/mo
- Median age
- 28.6
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Rio had 2,076 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,076 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,361 per sq mi (1,298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Albemarle County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,076 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0805° N, 78.4732° W |
| ZIP code | 22911 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5167288 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio
- Charlottesville3.0 mi S
- Hollymead3.5 mi NE
- Pantops3.7 mi SE
- University of Virginia4.1 mi SW
- Earlysville5.1 mi N
- Piney Mountain6.6 mi NE
- Ivy6.8 mi W
- Free Union6.9 mi NW
- Keswick7.6 mi SE
- Rivanna7.8 mi SE
- Ruckersville11.4 mi NE
- Twin Lakes11.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rio
What county is Rio in?
Rio is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rio, VA?
2,076 people lived in Rio at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rio, VA?
The ZIP code of Rio is 22911.
What is the elevation of Rio?
463 feet (141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rio?
Charlottesville (3.0 mi), Hollymead (3.5 mi), Pantops (3.7 mi), University of Virginia (4.1 mi), Earlysville (5.1 mi).
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