City

Wirtz, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Virginia

👥4,530Population
💰$65,774Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$221,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 6.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Black6.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,011 (33.6%)
Some College595 (19.7%)
Associates501 (16.6%)
Bachelors200 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree690 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College19.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,774 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$221,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units2,207
Vacant Units400

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Wirtz, VA

Wirtz is a city in Virginia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,530 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Wirtz is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,774 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wirtz is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wirtz is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wirtz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24184 4,530 $65,774 $221,800 $674 5.1% 29.5% 85.1%