City

Fort Valley, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shenandoah County  ·  Virginia

👥1,529Population
💰$98,125Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$325,000Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate339 (33.4%)
Some College235 (23.2%)
Associates151 (14.9%)
Bachelors67 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree215 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College23.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,125 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$325,000 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units787
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Fort Valley, VA

Fort Valley is a city in Virginia, located in Shenandoah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,529 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Fort Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,125 is above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Valley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,000, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Valley is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.4%).

Fort Valley, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Fort Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22652 1,529 $98,125 $325,000 7.8% 27.8% 80.5%