County

Craig County, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Virginia

👥4,197Population
💰$59,115Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$179,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,109 (44.8%)
Some College290 (11.7%)
Associates421 (17%)
Bachelors231 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree396 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College11.7%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,115 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$179,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units2,047
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Craig County, VA

Craig County is located in Virginia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,197 residents. With a median age of 42.36, it is a middle-aged county.

Craig County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,115 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Craig County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $179,300 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $728. Homeownership rates are high at 79.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Craig County are primarily White (97.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Craig County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Craig County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
24127 New Castle 4,184 $59,115 $179,300 $728 2.9% 25.5%