City

Gretna, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pittsylvania County  ·  Virginia

👥7,832Population
💰$44,948Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$132,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 20%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black20.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,995 (41.9%)
Some College899 (18.9%)
Associates590 (12.4%)
Bachelors477 (10%)
Graduate Degree722 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College18.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,948 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$132,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units4,121
Vacant Units702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Gretna, VA

Gretna is a city in Virginia, located in Pittsylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,832 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Gretna is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,948 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gretna is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gretna is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gretna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24557 7,832 $44,948 $132,300 $792 3.9% 25.2% 70.4%