City

Basye, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shenandoah County  ·  Virginia

👥505Population
💰$61,346Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂69.4Median Age
🏠$279,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓62.4%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.1%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 2.8%Other: 16.6%Race
White71.1%
Hispanic9.5%
Black2.8%
Other16.6%

Age Breakdown

18–24
6%
25–44
8%
45–64
22%
65+
33%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads62.4% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate49 (11.2%)
Some College18 (4.1%)
Associates97 (22.2%)
Bachelors21 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree251 (57.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.2%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 57.6%Edu
HS Grad11.2%
Some College4.1%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate57.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.5%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.5%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,346 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$279,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units879
Vacant Units591

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Basye, VA

Basye is a city in Virginia, located in Shenandoah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 505 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.4 years.

Economically, Basye is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,346 is below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Basye is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basye is highly educated. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Basye
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22810 505 $61,346 $279,500 0.0% 62.4% 96.5%