City

Smithfield, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Isle of Wight County  ·  Virginia

👥19,057Population
💰$103,580Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$347,700Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 23%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black23.0%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,527 (26.4%)
Some College1,796 (13.5%)
Associates2,515 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,146 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree4,292 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,580 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$347,700 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,162/mo
Total Housing Units7,961
Vacant Units486

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Smithfield, VA

Smithfield is a city in Virginia, located in Isle of Wight County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,057 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Smithfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,580 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $347,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,162 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithfield is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.62%).

Smithfield, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23430 19,057 $103,580 $347,700 $1,162 3.5% 40.7% 86.9%