City

Dryden, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Virginia

👥1,139Population
💰$54,435Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$140,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Hispanic0.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate259 (29.2%)
Some College148 (16.7%)
Associates203 (22.9%)
Bachelors120 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree157 (17.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,435 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$140,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units781
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Dryden, VA

Dryden is a city in Virginia, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,139 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Dryden is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,435 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dryden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dryden is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dryden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24243 1,139 $54,435 $140,100 0.0% 31.2% 91.5%