City

Swords Creek, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Virginia

👥1,882Population
💰$38,940Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$94,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 205% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
43%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 205% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (3%)
HS Graduate586 (49.7%)
Some College226 (19.2%)
Associates122 (10.4%)
Bachelors72 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree137 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad49.7%
Some College19.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,940 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$94,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,548/mo
Total Housing Units1,014
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
60%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Swords Creek, VA

Swords Creek is a city in Virginia, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,882 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Swords Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,940 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Swords Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,548 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swords Creek is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swords Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24649 1,882 $38,940 $94,400 $2,548 14.9% 17.7% 80.3%