City

Elk Creek, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grayson County  ·  Virginia

👥642Population
💰$36,375Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂66.0Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓17.5%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Black: 2.2%Race
White97.8%
Black2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
9%
25–44
10%
45–64
20%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate167 (33.6%)
Some College138 (27.8%)
Associates105 (21.1%)
Bachelors9 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree78 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 27.8%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad33.6%
Some College27.8%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,375 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units513
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
61%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Elk Creek, VA

Elk Creek is a city in Virginia, located in Grayson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 642 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66 years.

Economically, Elk Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,375 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elk Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk Creek is less-educated. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24326 642 $36,375 $155,400 4.0% 17.5% 87.3%