City

Chatham, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pittsylvania County  ·  Virginia

👥9,107Population
💰$46,706Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$149,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.4%Hispanic: 3%Black: 22%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White72.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Black22.0%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,293 (37.6%)
Some College1,156 (19%)
Associates847 (13.9%)
Bachelors602 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,118 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 19%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College19.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,706 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$149,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units3,994
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Chatham, VA

Chatham is a city in Virginia, located in Pittsylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,107 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Chatham is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,706 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24531 9,107 $46,706 $149,400 $773 3.3% 28.2% 79.6%