City

New Market, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shenandoah County  ·  Virginia

👥4,674Population
💰$63,061Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$263,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black3.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,667 (47.5%)
Some College261 (7.4%)
Associates431 (12.3%)
Bachelors395 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree658 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College7.4%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,061 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$263,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units2,257
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About New Market, VA

New Market is a city in Virginia, located in Shenandoah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,674 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, New Market is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,061 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in New Market is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Market is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Market
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22844 4,674 $63,061 $263,300 $877 6.6% 30.0% 67.5%