City

Pound, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wise County  ·  Virginia

👥4,679Population
💰$42,344Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$98,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 154% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 10%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Black10.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 154% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,086 (37.8%)
Some College698 (24.3%)
Associates423 (14.7%)
Bachelors302 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree332 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College24.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,344 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$98,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$666/mo
Total Housing Units1,972
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Pound, VA

Pound is a city in Virginia, located in Wise County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,679 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Pound is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,344 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pound is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $666 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pound is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pound
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24279 4,679 $42,344 $98,900 $666 12.4% 22.1% 84.9%