City

Oakwood, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Virginia

👥2,076Population
💰$45,109Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$62,300Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓15.3%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.4% Female 30.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 6%Black: 17.7%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic6.0%
Black17.7%
Asian1.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
7%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads15.3% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate422 (30.4%)
Some College452 (32.5%)
Associates286 (20.6%)
Bachelors97 (7%)
Graduate Degree116 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 32.5%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College32.5%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,109 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$62,300 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units766
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Oakwood, VA

Oakwood is a city in Virginia, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,076 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Oakwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,109 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oakwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $62,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakwood is less-educated. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24631 2,076 $45,109 $62,300 $814 5.8% 15.3% 65.5%