City

Vansant, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Virginia

👥2,664Population
💰$39,174Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$90,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Hispanic0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma44 (2.5%)
HS Graduate965 (55.4%)
Some College174 (10%)
Associates182 (10.4%)
Bachelors165 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree213 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 55.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad55.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,174 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$90,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units1,554
Vacant Units449

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Vansant, VA

Vansant is a city in Virginia, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,664 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Vansant is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,174 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Vansant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vansant is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vansant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24656 2,664 $39,174 $90,400 $635 5.0% 21.7% 83.1%