County

Cumberland County, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Virginia

👥6,218Population
💰$64,295Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$203,704Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 34.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black34.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,703 (39%)
Some College735 (16.8%)
Associates651 (14.9%)
Bachelors673 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree541 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College16.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,295 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$203,703 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units2,913
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Cumberland County, VA

Cumberland County is located in Virginia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,218 residents. With a median age of 45.25, it is a mature county.

Cumberland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,295 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the national average.

Housing in Cumberland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $203,703 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $936. Homeownership rates are high at 73.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cumberland County are majority White (61.71%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23027 Cartersville 1,727 $88,417 $244,800 1.0% 35.5%
23040 Cumberland 4,491 $55,019 $187,900 $936 4.9% 25.0%