City

Craigsville, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Augusta County  ·  Virginia

👥3,300Population
💰$42,367Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 76.0% Female 24.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 30.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White61.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Black30.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
44%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.7%)
HS Graduate695 (36.9%)
Some College671 (35.7%)
Associates227 (12.1%)
Bachelors155 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree121 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 35.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College35.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.9%Renter: 47.1%Tenure
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,367 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units758
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Craigsville, VA

Craigsville is a city in Virginia, located in Augusta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,300 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Craigsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,367 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Craigsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month.

The population of Craigsville is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (61.24%).

Craigsville, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Craigsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24430 3,300 $42,367 $146,400 $667 8.1% 14.7% 52.9%