County

Smyth County, VA

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Virginia

👥28,886Population
💰$46,071Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$128,003Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 2.8%Asian: 1%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black2.8%
Asian1.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma182 (1%)
HS Graduate7,182 (38.2%)
Some College3,006 (16%)
Associates2,172 (11.6%)
Bachelors2,542 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree3,718 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,071 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$128,003 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units14,974
Vacant Units2,582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Smyth County, VA

Smyth County is located in Virginia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,886 residents. With a median age of 47, it is a mature county.

Smyth County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,070 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Smyth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,003 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $694. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Smyth County are primarily White (93.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Smyth County, VA is a working-class area in Virginia. The 6 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 Smyth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
24311 Atkins 1,503 $45,574 $85,500 $771 1.7% 29.1%
24319 Chilhowie 6,963 $49,140 $145,400 $775 1.5% 36.7%
24354 Marion 12,984 $42,076 $142,100 $686 3.9% 36.1%
24370 Saltville 5,740 $49,309 $100,700 $597 5.0% 29.1%
24375 Sugar Grove 1,648 $53,750 $77,300 $694 0.0% 15.7%

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