County

Wythe County, VA

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Virginia

👥31,038Population
💰$55,894Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$168,160Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.7%
Asian1.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma152 (0.7%)
HS Graduate7,166 (34.8%)
Some College3,420 (16.6%)
Associates2,951 (14.4%)
Bachelors2,706 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree4,169 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College16.6%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,894 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$168,159 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units15,394
Vacant Units1,954

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Wythe County, VA

Wythe County is located in Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,038 residents. With a median age of 44.88, it is a middle-aged county.

Wythe County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,894 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Wythe County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,159 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $749. Homeownership rates are high at 77.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wythe County are primarily White (93.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wythe County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 9 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 Wythe County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
24312 Austinville 1,586 $38,993 $138,600 $816 15.5% 44.2%
24313 Barren Springs 831 $46,458 4.1% 8.1%
24323 Crockett 929 $71,094 $146,300 0.0% 33.7%
24350 Ivanhoe 1,385 $51,619 $98,100 4.7% 16.8%
24360 Max Meadows 5,647 $61,483 $211,200 $844 6.3% 28.5%
24368 Rural Retreat 5,372 $66,234 $163,200 $725 5.0% 39.6%
24374 Speedwell 514 $42,938 $91,300 $997 0.0% 21.8%
24382 Wytheville 14,751 $52,234 $167,300 $706 2.3% 35.6%