Surry County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
6,530
population (2021)
-7.5%
pop change since 2010
51181
FIPS code
Surry County ZIP code map
About Surry County
Surry County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,530 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.5% from 7,058 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Surry County is 51181.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,530 |
| 2010 population | 7,058 |
| Change | -7.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51181 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Surry County
ZIP codes for Surry County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23839 | Dendron | Surry | View map |
| 23846 | Elberon | Surry | View map |
| 23881 | Spring Grove | Surry | View map |
| 23883 | Surry | Surry | View map |
| 23899 | Claremont | Surry | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,631
Population
49.1
Median age
$73,503
Median household income
$36,240
Per capita income
$244,750
Median home value
$676
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
2,389
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
181
Under 5
178
82
5–9
81
146
10–14
145
171
15–19
168
139
20–24
138
296
25–34
292
318
35–44
314
278
45–54
275
242
55–59
238
348
60–64
344
375
65–74
370
202
75–84
200
55
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,005 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,626 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,257 | 29.6% |
| Median age | 49.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.4%
Black or African American
43.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,071 | 54.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,463 | 43.6% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $73,503 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,750 |
| Median rent / month | $676 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 18.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 18.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.7% |
| 3 or more | 40.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 69.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.7% |
| Fuel oil | 14.6% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,144 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 52 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 412 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 702 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 566 | 22.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 888 | 45.3% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 16.7% |
| Married | 55.9% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 68 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 427 | 37.4% |
| High school | 192 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 302 | 35.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Other services
8.9%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Wholesale trade
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Professional & management
4.0%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 23.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.2% |
| Retirement income | 37.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 732 | 17.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,272 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,579 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 5,477 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,308 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 52 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 66.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 632 | 11.2% |
| French | 482 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 248 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 18 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 85.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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