City

The Plains, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fauquier County  ·  Virginia

👥2,178Population
💰$81,950Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$1,131,300Median Home Value▲ 306% above avg
🎓53.5%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic14.1%
Black1.0%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads53.5% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate262 (18.9%)
Some College98 (7.1%)
Associates283 (20.5%)
Bachelors57 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree683 (49.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 49.4%Edu
HS Grad18.9%
Some College7.1%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate49.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,950 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$1,131,300 ▲ 306% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,136
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About The Plains, VA

The Plains is a city in Virginia, located in Fauquier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,178 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, The Plains is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,950 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in The Plains is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,131,300, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of The Plains is well-educated. 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.47%).

The Plains, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in The Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20198 2,178 $81,950 $1,131,300 1.3% 53.5% 65.3%