City

Alberta, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  Virginia

👥1,894Population
💰$47,639Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 53.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White40.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black53.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.1%)
HS Graduate479 (38.8%)
Some College224 (18.2%)
Associates149 (12.1%)
Bachelors120 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree247 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,639 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units873
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Alberta, VA

Alberta is a city in Virginia, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,894 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Alberta is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,639 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alberta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alberta is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.75%).

Alberta, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Alberta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23821 1,894 $47,639 $98,100 $911 2.8% 29.8% 76.9%