Shipman

Census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia

Aerial view of Shipman, Virginia
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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.

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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Median household income
$49,301
Median home value
$234,700
Median rent
$1,068/mo
Median age
42.1
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Shipman, VA population

Shipman had 492 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census492
Density183 per sq mi (71 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shipman at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyNelson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population492 (2020)
Land area2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates37.7308° N, 78.8409° W
ZIP code22971
Census code (GEOID)5172080

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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