Shipman
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia

Shipman is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nelson County, Virginia, with 492 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lovingston, 2.5 miles NW.
- 492residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 183 / sq mipopulation density
- 22971ZIP code
About Shipman
Shipman is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shipman had a population of 492.
Bon Aire and the Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Shipman
- Median household income
- $49,301
- Median home value
- $234,700
- Median rent
- $1,068/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Shipman had 492 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 492 |
|---|---|
| Density | 183 per sq mi (71 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shipman at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 492 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7308° N, 78.8409° W |
| ZIP code | 22971 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5172080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shipman
- Lovingston2.5 mi NW
- Arrington4.6 mi SW
- Schuyler9.0 mi NE
- Yogaville9.4 mi SE
- Wintergreen13.4 mi N
- Nellysford13.6 mi N
- Esmont15.2 mi NE
- Amherst15.5 mi SW
- Sherando18.8 mi N
- North Garden19.7 mi NE
- Buckingham Courthouse19.9 mi SE
- Scottsville20.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shipman
What county is Shipman in?
Shipman is in Nelson County, Virginia.
What is the population of Shipman, VA?
492 people lived in Shipman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shipman, VA?
The ZIP code of Shipman is 22971.
What is the elevation of Shipman?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shipman?
Lovingston (2.5 mi), Arrington (4.6 mi), Schuyler (9.0 mi), Yogaville (9.4 mi), Wintergreen (13.4 mi).
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