City

Damascus, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Virginia

👥3,023Population
💰$33,846Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate882 (45.4%)
Some College294 (15.1%)
Associates247 (12.7%)
Bachelors82 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree427 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,846 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,716
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Damascus, VA

Damascus is a city in Virginia, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,023 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Damascus is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,846 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Damascus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Damascus is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Damascus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24236 3,023 $33,846 $139,300 $728 0.3% 26.2% 73.5%