City

Atkins, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Smyth County  ·  Virginia

👥1,503Population
💰$45,574Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$85,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 12%Other: 0.9%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic12.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.9%)
HS Graduate440 (43.3%)
Some College127 (12.5%)
Associates134 (13.2%)
Bachelors214 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree82 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 21.1%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors21.1%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,574 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$85,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units933
Vacant Units187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Atkins, VA

Atkins is a city in Virginia, located in Smyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,503 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Atkins is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,574 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Atkins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atkins is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24311 1,503 $45,574 $85,500 $771 1.7% 29.1% 73.9%