City

Yale, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Virginia

👥1,019Population
💰$60,938Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.1%Black: 39.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White60.1%
Black39.4%
Asian0.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
38%
45–64
21%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
HS Graduate331 (49.8%)
Some College62 (9.3%)
Associates97 (14.6%)
Bachelors26 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree149 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad49.8%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 36%Renter: 64%Tenure
Owner36.0%
Renter64.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
10%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,938 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,133/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Yale, VA

Yale is a city in Virginia, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,019 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Yale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,938 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Yale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,133 per month. At 36.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Yale is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23897 1,019 $60,938 $164,300 $1,133 0.2% 26.3% 36.0%