City

Saltville, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Smyth County  ·  Virginia

👥5,740Population
💰$49,309Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$100,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,696 (46.8%)
Some College594 (16.4%)
Associates279 (7.7%)
Bachelors293 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree760 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College16.4%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,309 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$100,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units2,890
Vacant Units582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Saltville, VA

Saltville is a city in Virginia, located in Smyth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Saltville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,309 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saltville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saltville is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saltville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24370 5,740 $49,309 $100,700 $597 5.0% 29.1% 77.0%