City

Pearisburg, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Giles County  ·  Virginia

👥5,296Population
💰$63,550Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$157,200Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black5.3%
Asian1.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,592 (42.6%)
Some College872 (23.3%)
Associates423 (11.3%)
Bachelors300 (8%)
Graduate Degree543 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College23.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,550 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$157,200 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units2,627
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Pearisburg, VA

Pearisburg is a city in Virginia, located in Giles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,296 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Pearisburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,550 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pearisburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearisburg is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pearisburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24134 5,296 $63,550 $157,200 $829 3.4% 22.5% 76.2%