City

Low Moor, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Alleghany County  ·  Virginia

👥390Population
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$124,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Black: 3.6%Race
White96.4%
Black3.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
14%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
HS Graduate97 (44.5%)
Some College42 (19.3%)
Associates30 (13.8%)
Bachelors31 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree18 (8.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
HS Grad44.5%
Some College19.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.6%Renter: 45.4%Tenure
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
49%

Financials

Median Home Value$124,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Total Housing Units153
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
38%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
25%
2000+
50%
About Low Moor, VA

Low Moor is a city in Virginia, located in Alleghany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 390 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

The real estate market in Low Moor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,500, which is well below the national average.

The population of Low Moor is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Low Moor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.