City

Pocahontas, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Virginia

👥836Population
💰$40,556Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$50,200Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 77.0% Female 23.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 16.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black16.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
4%
18–24
12%
25–44
44%
45–64
30%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate166 (28.3%)
Some College183 (31.2%)
Associates99 (16.9%)
Bachelors111 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree28 (4.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 31.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College31.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,556 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$50,200 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units345
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
83%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Pocahontas, VA

Pocahontas is a city in Virginia, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 836 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Pocahontas is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,556 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pocahontas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocahontas is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24635 836 $40,556 $50,200 $725 5.8% 23.7% 72.4%