City

Waverly, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sussex County  ·  Virginia

👥6,098Population
💰$83,674Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$194,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.3%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 58.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White35.3%
Hispanic2.9%
Black58.3%
Asian2.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-22.54
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,251 (31.3%)
Some College984 (24.6%)
Associates627 (15.7%)
Bachelors314 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree792 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 24.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College24.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,674 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$194,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units2,047
Vacant Units390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Waverly, VA

Waverly is a city in Virginia, located in Sussex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 6,098 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Waverly is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,674 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.3%).

Waverly, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23890 4,600 $83,674 $194,000 $914 5.6% 34.6% 72.7%