City

Marion, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Smyth County  ·  Virginia

👥12,984Population
💰$42,076Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$142,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,964 (34.8%)
Some College1,162 (13.7%)
Associates1,207 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,240 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,834 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,076 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$142,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units6,929
Vacant Units1,088

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Marion, VA

Marion is a city in Virginia, located in Smyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,984 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Marion is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,076 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24354 12,984 $42,076 $142,100 $686 3.9% 36.1% 66.0%