City

Spencer, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Virginia

👥1,633Population
💰$62,206Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$150,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 16.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Black16.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (3.5%)
HS Graduate470 (46.8%)
Some College116 (11.5%)
Associates189 (18.8%)
Bachelors108 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree87 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,206 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$150,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units731
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Spencer, VA

Spencer is a city in Virginia, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Spencer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,206 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24165 1,633 $62,206 $150,400 $1,091 7.1% 19.4% 80.5%