City

Rich Creek, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Giles County  ·  Virginia

👥1,400Population
💰$49,167Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$108,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate359 (35.8%)
Some College56 (5.6%)
Associates280 (27.9%)
Bachelors130 (13%)
Graduate Degree170 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 27.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College5.6%
Associates27.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,167 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$108,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units680
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Rich Creek, VA

Rich Creek is a city in Virginia, located in Giles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,400 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Rich Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,167 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rich Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rich Creek is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rich Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24147 1,400 $49,167 $108,800 $630 1.9% 29.9% 64.0%