City

Ceres, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bland County  ·  Virginia

👥532Population
💰$61,190Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$48,500Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate200 (53.6%)
Some College44 (11.8%)
Associates33 (8.8%)
Bachelors32 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree64 (17.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
HS Grad53.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.1%Renter: 4.9%Tenure
Owner95.1%
Renter4.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,190 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$48,500 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units527
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
46%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Ceres, VA

Ceres is a city in Virginia, located in Bland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 532 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Ceres is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,190 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ceres is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $48,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ceres is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ceres
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24318 532 $61,190 $48,500 7.9% 25.7% 95.1%