City

Mc Dowell, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Highland County  ·  Virginia

👥213Population
💰$52,738Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂65.3Median Age
🏠$199,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Other: 9.4%Race
White90.6%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
25–44
7%
45–64
32%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
HS Graduate103 (61.3%)
Some College12 (7.1%)
Associates18 (10.7%)
Bachelors14 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree21 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.3%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad61.3%
Some College7.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,738 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$199,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units210
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
45%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Mc Dowell, VA

Mc Dowell is a city in Virginia, located in Highland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 213 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.3 years.

Economically, Mc Dowell is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,738 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Dowell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Dowell is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mc Dowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24458 213 $52,738 $199,000 9.2% 20.8% 100.0%