City

Mount Jackson, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shenandoah County  ·  Virginia

👥5,763Population
💰$56,410Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$206,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic13.9%
Black2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,981 (51.6%)
Some College651 (17%)
Associates250 (6.5%)
Bachelors333 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree562 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,410 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$206,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units3,197
Vacant Units1,050

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Mount Jackson, VA

Mount Jackson is a city in Virginia, located in Shenandoah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,763 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Mount Jackson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,410 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,024 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Jackson is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22842 5,763 $56,410 $206,500 $1,024 6.4% 23.3% 74.2%