City

Cana, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Virginia

👥3,559Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.2%)
HS Graduate569 (25.6%)
Some College427 (19.2%)
Associates319 (14.3%)
Bachelors486 (21.8%)
Graduate Degree398 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 21.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors21.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units2,136
Vacant Units568

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Cana, VA

Cana is a city in Virginia, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,559 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Cana is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cana is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cana is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24317 3,559 $40,000 $106,800 $749 5.6% 39.7% 76.6%