City

Buchanan, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Botetourt County  ·  Virginia

👥5,234Population
💰$62,536Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$200,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,684 (46.4%)
Some College377 (10.4%)
Associates556 (15.3%)
Bachelors277 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree712 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,536 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$200,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units2,644
Vacant Units495

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Buchanan, VA

Buchanan is a city in Virginia, located in Botetourt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,234 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Buchanan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,536 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buchanan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchanan is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buchanan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24066 5,234 $62,536 $200,100 $947 2.8% 27.3% 84.4%