City

Howardsville, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Albemarle County  ·  Virginia

👥619Population
💰$60,125Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂65.7Median Age
🏠$285,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Black: 9.1%Other: 5.5%Race
White85.5%
Black9.1%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
4%
25–44
9%
45–64
29%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
HS Graduate88 (17.6%)
Some College127 (25.5%)
Associates101 (20.2%)
Bachelors48 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree135 (27.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 25.5%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
HS Grad17.6%
Some College25.5%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,125 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$285,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units446
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
25%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Howardsville, VA

Howardsville is a city in Virginia, located in Albemarle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 619 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.7 years.

Economically, Howardsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,125 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Howardsville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,600, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howardsville is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howardsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24562 619 $60,125 $285,600 9.3% 36.7% 79.2%