City

Narrows, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Giles County  ·  Virginia

👥4,177Population
💰$60,960Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,051 (43.4%)
Some College295 (12.2%)
Associates305 (12.6%)
Bachelors254 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree489 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College12.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,960 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$677/mo
Total Housing Units2,062
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Narrows, VA

Narrows is a city in Virginia, located in Giles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,177 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Narrows is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,960 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Narrows is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $677 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Narrows is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Narrows
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24124 4,177 $60,960 $113,100 $677 0.8% 30.7% 81.7%