City

Speedwell, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wythe County  ·  Virginia

👥514Population
💰$42,938Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$91,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.9%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
25–44
11%
45–64
37%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate176 (41.3%)
Some College80 (18.8%)
Associates77 (18.1%)
Bachelors7 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree86 (20.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College18.8%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,938 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$91,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$997/mo
Total Housing Units359
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Speedwell, VA

Speedwell is a city in Virginia, located in Wythe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 514 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Speedwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,938 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Speedwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $997 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Speedwell is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Speedwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24374 514 $42,938 $91,300 $997 0.0% 21.8% 80.0%