City

Buckingham, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buckingham County  ·  Virginia

👥2,184Population
💰$78,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$205,100Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 16.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Black16.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate636 (38.6%)
Some College190 (11.5%)
Associates148 (9%)
Bachelors113 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree557 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$205,100 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units1,144
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Buckingham, VA

Buckingham is a city in Virginia, located in Buckingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,184 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Buckingham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckingham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckingham is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.03%).

Buckingham, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Buckingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23921 2,184 $78,125 $205,100 $841 3.8% 40.6% 80.3%