City

Ararat, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Patrick County  ·  Virginia

👥2,461Population
💰$52,173Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$159,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 4.7%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (2.4%)
HS Graduate669 (42.8%)
Some College293 (18.7%)
Associates258 (16.5%)
Bachelors124 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree183 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College18.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,173 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$159,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units1,266
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Ararat, VA

Ararat is a city in Virginia, located in Patrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,461 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Ararat is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,173 is below the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ararat is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ararat is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ararat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24053 2,461 $52,173 $159,200 $890 4.2% 19.6% 70.8%