City

Dunnsville, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Virginia

👥2,278Population
💰$48,377Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$226,500Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Black: 9.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White86.2%
Black9.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate709 (43.7%)
Some College248 (15.3%)
Associates302 (18.6%)
Bachelors87 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree277 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad43.7%
Some College15.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,377 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$226,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units1,349
Vacant Units374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
51%
About Dunnsville, VA

Dunnsville is a city in Virginia, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,278 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Dunnsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,377 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dunnsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunnsville is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunnsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22454 2,278 $48,377 $226,500 $976 7.1% 22.4% 70.4%