Buena Vista City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
6,601
population (2021)
-0.7%
pop change since 2010
51530
FIPS code
Buena Vista City County ZIP code map
About Buena Vista City County
Buena Vista City County is located in Virginia and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,601 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.7% from 6,650 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Buena Vista City County is 51530.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,601 |
| 2010 population | 6,650 |
| Change | -0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51530 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Buena Vista City County
ZIP codes for Buena Vista City County, VA (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24416 | Buena Vista | Buena Vista City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,397
Population
36.5
Median age
$49,614
Median household income
$30,899
Per capita income
$152,600
Median home value
$993
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
2,654
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
272
Under 5
301
281
5–9
311
296
10–14
328
422
15–19
467
403
20–24
446
468
25–34
518
421
35–44
467
510
45–54
565
342
55–59
378
258
60–64
286
467
65–74
517
225
75–84
249
94
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,142 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,255 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,657 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,148 | 85.2% |
| Two or more races | 550 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 506 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 110 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
13.6%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $49,614 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,600 |
| Median rent / month | $993 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 83.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.4% |
| Electricity | 58.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 5.2% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,754 | 49.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 233 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 587 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,005 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,044 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,160 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 27.6% |
| Married | 56.6% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 19.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 165 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 155 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 912 | 30.5% |
| High school | 432 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,324 | 44.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.3%
Retail trade
13.6%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Other services
6.8%
Public administration
6.4%
Professional & management
5.6%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 29.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
21.3%
18 and over
17.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
36.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 442 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 43.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,824 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,297 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,280 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,463 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 100 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 83 | 83.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,838 | 30.2% |
| French | 677 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 635 | 6.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 163 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 108 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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