City

Nickelsville, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Virginia

👥2,546Population
💰$54,077Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (3.1%)
HS Graduate683 (41.9%)
Some College187 (11.5%)
Associates187 (11.5%)
Bachelors235 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree286 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College11.5%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,077 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units1,546
Vacant Units421

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Nickelsville, VA

Nickelsville is a city in Virginia, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,546 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Nickelsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,077 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nickelsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nickelsville is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nickelsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24271 2,546 $54,077 $152,400 $690 4.4% 32.0% 81.6%