City

Honaker, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Virginia

👥5,070Population
💰$39,678Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (3%)
HS Graduate1,203 (41.5%)
Some College562 (19.4%)
Associates368 (12.7%)
Bachelors373 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree305 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College19.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,678 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$654/mo
Total Housing Units2,363
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Honaker, VA

Honaker is a city in Virginia, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Honaker is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,678 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Honaker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $654 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Honaker is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Honaker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24260 5,070 $39,678 $96,500 $654 4.5% 23.4% 70.6%