City

Loretto, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Virginia

👥102Population
💰$28,598Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$116,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.3% Female 62.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.2%Black: 60.8%Race
White39.2%
Black60.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
49%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.65
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate43 (64.2%)
Some College7 (10.4%)
Bachelors17 (25.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.2%Some College: 10.4%Bachelors: 25.4%Edu
HS Grad64.2%
Some College10.4%
Bachelors25.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$100k–$150k
48%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,598 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$116,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units62

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
87%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
50%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
50%
About Loretto, VA

Loretto is a city in Virginia, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Loretto is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,598 is well below the national average.

The real estate market in Loretto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Loretto is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Loretto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22509 102 $28,598 $116,700 0.0% 25.4% 100.0%