Scott County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
21,419
population (2021)
-7.6%
pop change since 2010
51169
FIPS code
Scott County ZIP code map
About Scott County
Scott County is located in Virginia and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,419 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.6% from 23,177 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Scott County is 51169.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,419 |
| 2010 population | 23,177 |
| Change | -7.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51169 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Scott County
ZIP codes for Scott County, VA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24244 | Duffield | Scott | View map |
| 24245 | Dungannon | Scott | View map |
| 24250 | Fort Blackmore | Scott | View map |
| 24251 | Gate City | Scott | View map |
| 24258 | Hiltons | Scott | View map |
| 24271 | Nickelsville | Scott | View map |
| 24290 | Weber City | Scott | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,663
Population
46.8
Median age
$43,609
Median household income
$26,296
Per capita income
$119,957
Median home value
$407
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
9,616
Housing units
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
442
Under 5
414
527
5–9
492
676
10–14
631
611
15–19
572
548
20–24
513
1,313
25–34
1,228
1,202
35–44
1,123
1,428
45–54
1,335
927
55–59
867
765
60–64
716
1,501
65–74
1,403
914
75–84
854
342
85+
319
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,979 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 17,684 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,333 | 26.6% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,997 | 96.2% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.8%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
14.9%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $43,609 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.7%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
19.0%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,957 |
| Median rent / month | $407 |
| Owner occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter occupied | 23.7% |
| Vacant | 25.4% |
| Single-family detached | 71.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 23.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.3% |
| Electricity | 86.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,090 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 325 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,905 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,528 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,020 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,736 | 44.4% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 21.2% |
| Married | 47.8% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 17.6% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 193 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,403 | 48.1% |
| High school | 879 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 413 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
14.3%
Construction
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
5.7%
Professional & management
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
18.9%
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,102 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% |
| 18–64 years | 27.9% |
| 65 and over | 44.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.3% |
| Public insurance | 53.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,807 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 43 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,570 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 21,468 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,219 | 33.9% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 93 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 29 | 28.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,127 | 37.5% |
| French | 2,679 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 1,577 | 7.3% |
| English | 89 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 77.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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