City

Dry Fork, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pittsylvania County  ·  Virginia

👥4,117Population
💰$54,819Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$134,000Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 12.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic7.2%
Black12.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,160 (42.1%)
Some College331 (12%)
Associates399 (14.5%)
Bachelors435 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree371 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,819 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$134,000 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,123/mo
Total Housing Units2,011
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Dry Fork, VA

Dry Fork is a city in Virginia, located in Pittsylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,117 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Dry Fork is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,819 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dry Fork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,123 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dry Fork is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dry Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24549 4,117 $54,819 $134,000 $1,123 2.0% 29.3% 83.8%