City

Pounding Mill, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Virginia

👥3,595Population
💰$53,900Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$159,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.3%Other: 0.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.3%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.8%)
HS Graduate904 (38%)
Some College358 (15%)
Associates301 (12.6%)
Bachelors131 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree668 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$159,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,532
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Pounding Mill, VA

Pounding Mill is a city in Virginia, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,595 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Pounding Mill is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,900 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pounding Mill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pounding Mill is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pounding Mill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24637 3,595 $53,900 $159,800 $759 4.4% 33.6% 79.6%