City

Chilhowie, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Smyth County  ·  Virginia

👥6,963Population
💰$49,140Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$145,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black2.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,568 (34.5%)
Some College805 (17.7%)
Associates444 (9.8%)
Bachelors715 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree953 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College17.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,140 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$145,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units3,100
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Chilhowie, VA

Chilhowie is a city in Virginia, located in Smyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,963 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Chilhowie is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,140 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chilhowie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chilhowie is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chilhowie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24319 6,963 $49,140 $145,400 $775 1.5% 36.7% 69.2%