City

Saint Paul, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wise County  ·  Virginia

👥1,873Population
💰$34,674Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$111,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 173% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 173% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.6%)
HS Graduate304 (27.3%)
Some College170 (15.3%)
Associates204 (18.3%)
Bachelors121 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree295 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College15.3%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,674 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$111,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units988
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Saint Paul, VA

Saint Paul is a city in Virginia, located in Wise County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,873 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Saint Paul is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,674 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Paul is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Paul is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Paul
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24283 1,873 $34,674 $111,700 $548 13.4% 37.4% 66.6%