City

Ferrum, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Virginia

👥4,999Population
💰$39,905Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 10.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black10.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
24%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.8%)
HS Graduate981 (37.1%)
Some College581 (22%)
Associates363 (13.7%)
Bachelors162 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree506 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 22%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College22.0%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,905 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units2,115
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Ferrum, VA

Ferrum is a city in Virginia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,999 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Ferrum is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,905 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ferrum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $658 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferrum is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferrum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24088 4,999 $39,905 $127,100 $658 3.6% 25.3% 76.0%