City

Afton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Virginia

👥3,744Population
💰$100,760Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$357,200Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Black2.7%
Asian0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
6%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate753 (27.5%)
Some College295 (10.8%)
Associates212 (7.7%)
Bachelors184 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,282 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,760 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$357,200 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,075/mo
Total Housing Units2,053
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Afton, VA

Afton is a city in Virginia, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,744 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Afton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,760 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Afton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,075 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Afton is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.41%).

Afton, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Afton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22920 3,744 $100,760 $357,200 $1,075 0.6% 53.6% 84.1%