City

Fairfield, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockbridge County  ·  Virginia

👥1,666Population
💰$66,620Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 6.5%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate457 (35.5%)
Some College38 (3%)
Associates94 (7.3%)
Bachelors127 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree571 (44.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 3%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
HS Grad35.5%
Some College3.0%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,620 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units959
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Fairfield, VA

Fairfield is a city in Virginia, located in Rockbridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,666 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,620 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24435 1,666 $66,620 $192,900 2.6% 54.2% 94.9%