City

Richlands, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Virginia

👥5,417Population
💰$37,044Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 0.4%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.8%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty27.2% ▲ 172% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,396 (42.9%)
Some College376 (11.6%)
Associates692 (21.3%)
Bachelors271 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree499 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,044 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units2,830
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Richlands, VA

Richlands is a city in Virginia, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,417 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Richlands is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,044 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Richlands is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richlands is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richlands
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24641 5,417 $37,044 $103,900 $823 7.5% 23.7% 66.6%