City

Hardy, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Virginia

👥6,160Population
💰$82,331Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$285,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.4%
Asian2.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,978 (41.9%)
Some College520 (11%)
Associates493 (10.4%)
Bachelors574 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,140 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 11%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College11.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,331 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$285,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units3,095
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Hardy, VA

Hardy is a city in Virginia, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,160 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Hardy is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,331 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hardy is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardy is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24101 6,160 $82,331 $285,300 $977 1.6% 36.3% 85.7%