County

Surry County, VA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Virginia

👥5,919Population
💰$81,186Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$256,634Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 43%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White53.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black43.0%
Asian2.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,246 (30.6%)
Some College563 (13.8%)
Associates766 (18.8%)
Bachelors309 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,173 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College13.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,186 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$256,634 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units3,142
Vacant Units615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Surry County, VA

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 Codes in Surry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%