City

Nelson, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecklenburg County  ·  Virginia

👥510Population
💰$54,904Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$107,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.9%Black: 21.2%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White73.9%
Black21.2%
Asian2.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
6%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate163 (41.3%)
Some College49 (12.4%)
Associates80 (20.3%)
Bachelors19 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree84 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,904 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$107,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units345
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Nelson, VA

Nelson is a city in Virginia, located in Mecklenburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 510 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Nelson is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,904 is below the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Nelson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24580 510 $54,904 $107,700 $692 0.0% 26.1% 68.4%