Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,246 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 563 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 766 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 309 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,173 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,186 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,634 ▼ 8% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,059/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,142 |
| Vacant Units | 615 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Surry County is located in Virginia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,919 residents. With a median age of 50.72, it is a mature county.
Surry County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,186 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Surry County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $256,634 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,058. Homeownership rates are high at 81.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Surry County are majority White (53.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Surry County, VA is a middle-income area in Virginia. The 5 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23899 | Claremont | 360 | $53,125 | $186,700 | $1,031 | 0.0% | 35.6% |
| 23839 | Dendron | 873 | $55,625 | $193,000 | $1,750 | 1.2% | 28.6% |
| 23846 | Elberon | 487 | $91,169 | $242,900 | — | 8.6% | 29.9% |
| 23881 | Spring Grove | 2,330 | $99,479 | $301,800 | $565 | 4.7% | 44.8% |
| 23883 | Surry | 1,869 | $73,125 | $247,100 | $1,357 | 4.0% | 32.6% |