City

Scottsburg, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  Virginia

👥1,859Population
💰$52,393Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$98,800Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 29.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black29.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (3.2%)
HS Graduate471 (39.2%)
Some College117 (9.7%)
Associates181 (15%)
Bachelors164 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree232 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College9.7%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,393 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$98,800 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units1,020
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Scottsburg, VA

Scottsburg is a city in Virginia, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,859 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Scottsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,393 is below the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scottsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottsburg is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scottsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24589 1,859 $52,393 $98,800 $644 1.7% 32.9% 74.0%