City

Whitewood, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Virginia

👥268Population
💰$18,601Median HH Income▼ 76% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.2% Female 32.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
48%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty75.4% ▲ 654% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (9.5%)
HS Graduate42 (36.2%)
Some College38 (32.8%)
Bachelors7 (6%)
Graduate Degree18 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 32.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College32.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 24.2%Renter: 75.8%Tenure
Owner24.2%
Renter75.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
59%
$150k–$200k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$18,601 ▼ 76% below avg
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units123
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
76%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Work From Home
45%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
95%
About Whitewood, VA

Whitewood is a city in Virginia, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 268 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Whitewood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $18,601 is well below the national average. Approximately 75.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Whitewood is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24657 268 $18,601 $1,146 0.0% 21.6% 24.2%