City

Halifax, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  Virginia

👥6,044Population
💰$56,641Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$159,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 33.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White60.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black33.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1%)
HS Graduate1,547 (39.6%)
Some College639 (16.3%)
Associates403 (10.3%)
Bachelors347 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree934 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,641 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$159,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units3,150
Vacant Units712

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Halifax, VA

Halifax is a city in Virginia, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,044 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Halifax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,641 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Halifax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Halifax is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Halifax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24558 6,044 $56,641 $159,800 $814 4.1% 32.8% 75.6%