Smyth County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
29,477
population (2021)
-8.5%
pop change since 2010
51173
FIPS code
Smyth County ZIP code map
About Smyth County
Smyth County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 29,477 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.5% from 32,208 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Smyth County is 51173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 29,477 |
| 2010 population | 32,208 |
| Change | -8.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51173 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Smyth County
ZIP codes for Smyth County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24311 | Atkins | Smyth | View map |
| 24319 | Chilhowie | Smyth | View map |
| 24354 | Marion | Smyth | View map |
| 24370 | Saltville | Smyth | View map |
| 24375 | Sugar Grove | Smyth | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,363
Population
46.7
Median age
$44,791
Median household income
$26,882
Per capita income
$106,600
Median home value
$549
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
11,117
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
637
Under 5
630
629
5–9
623
940
10–14
930
810
15–19
801
840
20–24
830
1,682
25–34
1,663
1,544
35–44
1,528
2,094
45–54
2,072
1,077
55–59
1,065
1,118
60–64
1,105
1,916
65–74
1,895
1,093
75–84
1,082
382
85+
377
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,434 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,929 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,745 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 46.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
2%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,986 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 606 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 511 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 295 | 1% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
16.8%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $44,791 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.6%
$50k–$100k
28.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,600 |
| Median rent / month | $549 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 20.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 23.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.4% |
| Electricity | 70.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Fuel oil | 10.3% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,689 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 678 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,509 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,690 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,282 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,858 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 21.1% |
| Married | 52.4% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
HS graduate
39.8%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 353 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,245 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,381 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 910 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
24.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Construction
6.6%
Professional & management
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.4% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 35.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.9% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,693 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% |
| 18–64 years | 20.1% |
| 65 and over | 41.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,096 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 213 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 189 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,907 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,784 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,758 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 123 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 456 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 64 | 12.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,380 | 28.5% |
| French | 3,206 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 2,453 | 8.4% |
| English | 81 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 23 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 86.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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