City

Martinsville, VA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Martinsville (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥30,862Population
💰$47,059Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.4%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 37.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White50.4%
Hispanic6.6%
Black37.8%
Asian1.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma549 (2.8%)
HS Graduate5,838 (30.1%)
Some College2,655 (13.7%)
Associates3,354 (17.3%)
Bachelors2,992 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree3,979 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,059 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units15,999
Vacant Units3,150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Martinsville, VA

Martinsville is a city in Virginia, located in Martinsville (city) County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,862 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Martinsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,059 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Martinsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martinsville is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.42%).

Martinsville, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Martinsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24112 30,862 $47,059 $119,200 $770 4.1% 36.0% 68.8%

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