City

Brookneal, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Campbell County  ·  Virginia

👥3,793Population
💰$56,014Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$135,300Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 23.6%Other: 4.7%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black23.6%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,107 (46%)
Some College347 (14.4%)
Associates410 (17%)
Bachelors121 (5%)
Graduate Degree395 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,014 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$135,300 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units1,785
Vacant Units309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Brookneal, VA

Brookneal is a city in Virginia, located in Campbell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,793 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Brookneal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,014 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Brookneal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookneal is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brookneal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24528 3,793 $56,014 $135,300 $796 8.9% 21.5% 78.7%