City

Red Oak, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Charlotte County  ·  Virginia

👥967Population
💰$61,394Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$128,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Black: 34.1%Other: 5.8%Race
White59.9%
Black34.1%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2%)
HS Graduate265 (37.4%)
Some College31 (4.4%)
Associates139 (19.6%)
Bachelors164 (23.2%)
Graduate Degree95 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 23.2%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College4.4%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors23.2%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,394 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$128,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units557
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Red Oak, VA

Red Oak is a city in Virginia, located in Charlotte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 967 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Red Oak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,394 is below the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Red Oak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Oak is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Red Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23964 967 $61,394 $128,600 $718 2.2% 36.6% 77.1%