City

Gladstone, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Virginia

👥1,553Population
💰$59,583Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$163,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 7.9%Other: 5.3%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black7.9%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (4.4%)
HS Graduate446 (39.5%)
Some College201 (17.8%)
Associates58 (5.1%)
Bachelors158 (14%)
Graduate Degree217 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,583 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$163,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units869
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Gladstone, VA

Gladstone is a city in Virginia, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,553 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Gladstone is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,583 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gladstone is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gladstone is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gladstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24553 1,553 $59,583 $163,600 $838 7.2% 33.2% 78.5%