City

Clifton Forge, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Alleghany County  ·  Virginia

👥5,537Population
💰$48,235Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 10%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black10.0%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,793 (48.8%)
Some College451 (12.3%)
Associates382 (10.4%)
Bachelors341 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree692 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,235 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units2,882
Vacant Units626

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Clifton Forge, VA

Clifton Forge is a city in Virginia, located in Alleghany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,537 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Clifton Forge is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,235 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clifton Forge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clifton Forge is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clifton Forge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24422 5,537 $48,235 $114,400 $691 2.8% 28.1% 71.6%