City

Axton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Virginia

👥6,046Population
💰$57,668Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$123,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 23.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Black23.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma146 (3.7%)
HS Graduate1,644 (42.2%)
Some College556 (14.3%)
Associates624 (16%)
Bachelors517 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree408 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,668 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$123,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$898/mo
Total Housing Units2,682
Vacant Units447

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Axton, VA

Axton is a city in Virginia, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,046 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Axton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,668 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Axton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $898 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Axton is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Axton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24054 6,046 $57,668 $123,200 $898 5.9% 23.8% 77.5%